Over 3 Crore Cases Disposed of in First National Lok Adalat of 2025; Settlement Value Crosses ₹18,212 Crore
- NITU KUMARI
- 31 Mar 2025
About Lok Adalats
Lok Adalats are alternative dispute resolution mechanisms organised by Legal Services Authorities to provide quick, amicable, and cost-effective settlements to parties involved in legal disputes, often bypassing formal court proceedings.
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) along with other Legal Services Institutions conducts Lok Adalats. Lok Adalat is one of the alternative dispute redressal mechanisms, it is a forum where disputes/cases pending in the court of law or at the pre-litigation stage are settled/compromised amicably. Lok Adalats have been given statutory status under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
The total value of settlements touched ₹18,212.23 crore, bringing financial relief to individuals and institutions alike.
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has announced the successful disposal of over 3.09 crore cases during the first National Lok Adalat of 2025, held across 37 states and union territories.
According to NALSA, the first National Lok Adalat of 2025 saw the resolution of more than 3.09 crore cases in 37 States and Union Territories, significantly strengthening the justice delivery system.
The statewide campaign, which was led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna (NALSA Patron-in-Chief) and Justice B.R. Gavai (NALSA Executive Chairman), assisted in resolving both pre-litigation and outstanding matters, with settlements totaling ₹18,212.23 crore.
In a statement, Justice Gavai stated, “The resolution of more than 3.09 crore cases shows the dedication of the legal services authorities to guarantee justice reaches every individual in a timely and efficient manner.”
Dissection of Cases Managed
NALSA data shows that a total of 50,82,181 pending cases and 2,58,28,368 pre-litigation cases were filed in 13 major categories. The overall rate of disposal was 79.01%.
Top Categories by Volume (Pre-Litigation)
Water Bills (excluding non-compoundable): 19.57 lakh
Criminal Compoundable Offence Cases: 12.07 lakh
Electricity Bill Cases: 9.69 lakh
Revenue Cases: 78.04 lakh
Other Civil Cases: 57.24 lakh
Top Categories by Volume (Pending Cases)
Criminal Compoundable Offence Cases: 20.66 lakh
NI Act (Section 138) Cases: 1.46 lakh
Electricity Bills (Pending): 71,769
Other Civil Cases: 83,934
Revenue Cases: 59,134
Highlights of the State
With the most disposals, Uttar Pradesh demonstrated the State Legal Services Authority’s efficient mobilization.
With an almost flawless 99.95% disposal rate, Jharkhand was the leader in percentage disposal.
Beyond Numbers: The Human Impact
The human element of delivering justice was highlighted in the NALSA press release, which said that the Lok Adalat did more than simply decide cases; it also assisted:
Reduce litigants’ anxiety
Mend damaged relationships
Provide both financial and psychological relief by putting a stop to protracted legal disputes
Conclusion
An incredible accomplishment was made in the first National Lok Adalat of 2025: more than 3 crore cases were successfully resolved. The usefulness and efficiency of the Lok Adalat system in settling conflicts is demonstrated by this astounding figure.
Additionally, the entire settlement was worth more than ₹18,212 crore. This hefty sum demonstrates the enormous financial advantages of using Lok Adalat to settle conflicts rather than drawn-out and expensive court cases.
