National Lok Adalat in Gadchiroli settles cases, recovers Rs 97.52 lakh
Gadchiroli
: The
National Lok Adalat
, conducted in Gadchiroli district and taluka courts on Saturday, resolved 122 cases and recovered nearly Rs 1 crore.Operating under the supervision of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), Delhi, and the
Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority
, following Mumbai High Court guidelines, the initiative secured Rs 97,52,491.Ten dedicated panels at the NLA addressed both ongoing and pre-litigation matters on Saturday.The proceedings encompassed various disputes, including criminal compoundable offences, cheque bounce cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, family disputes, motor accident claims, bank recoveries, electricity arrears, property and water tax issues with gram panchayats, consumer complaints, and traffic chalans.
Additionally, 54 minor criminal cases reached resolution through
plea bargaining
. At panel No. 2, a significant achievement occurred when a married couple agreed to reconcile. The organisers celebrated their decision with a formal ceremony, presenting them with a saree and shawl to mark their renewed commitment.District Legal Services Authority chairman and Principal District and Sessions Judge Vinayak Joshi supervised the event, with Judge RR Patil as secretary.Judicial officers managed the proceedings: PR Sitre led panel No.
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1, SP Sadafale headed panel No. 2, and SB Vijaykar directed panel No 3. VR Malode's court handled minor criminal cases. Panel members Manohar Heppat, Devaji Bavne, and Archana Chaudhary assisted in reaching settlements.The Gadchiroli District Bar Association, under president Kishore Akhade, along with senior advocates, legal professionals, court personnel, and Legal Services Authority officials, contributed to the programme's success through their coordinated efforts.This initiative reduced
court backlogs
whilst providing quick resolutions, recovering outstanding dues, and promoting community harmony through mediated agreements.
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