Bhatkal, September 3, 2025: The District Legal Services Authority, under the directives of the State Legal Services Authority, will organize a Lok Adalat in Bhatkal on September 13, 2025, announced Kaanth Kurani, Senior Civil Judge and Chairman of the Taluk Legal Services Committee. Speaking at a press conference held at the Bhatkal Court Complex, Kurani provided details about the upcoming event aimed at resolving pending legal disputes amicably.

Kurani revealed that a total of 1,508 cases have been identified as suitable for settlement through the Lok Adalat across three courts: the Senior Civil Court, the Principal Civil Court, and the Additional Civil Court. These cases include a variety of disputes that can be resolved through mutual agreement.

Benefits of Lok Adalat

Kurani highlighted the advantages of participating in the Lok Adalat, emphasizing that it offers a platform for parties to settle disputes without the need for prolonged litigation. “The Bhatkal Bar Association has extended significant cooperation, and we have sought their support to ensure the success of this initiative,” he said. The Lok Adalat will address cases such as compoundable criminal cases under the IPC, cheque bounce cases, bank loan recovery disputes, motor vehicle act violations, divorce cases, accident-related claims, and other civil matters.

He further noted that settlements reached in the Lok Adalat are final and cannot be appealed, saving time and money for the parties involved. “Lok Adalat promotes peace within families and society by resolving disputes amicably, without the concept of winners or losers,” Kurani added.

National Mediation Campaign

Kurani also informed that the National Mediation Campaign, running from July 1, 2025, to October 7, 2025, provides an additional opportunity for parties to resolve pending cases through mediation. If both parties in a dispute express willingness to negotiate, the case is referred to mediators who facilitate a resolution. Successful mediations are recorded as settled under the National Mediation Campaign.

He urged litigants to take advantage of both the Lok Adalat and the mediation campaign to resolve their disputes efficiently and peacefully.

The press conference was attended by Deepa Aralugundi, Secretary of the Taluk Legal Services Committee and Principal Civil Judge, and Dhanavati, Additional Civil Judge.