DLSA Kupwara conducts Special Lok Adalat

KUPWARA : In pursuance to the activities calendar 2024, District Legal Services Authority, Kupwara, under the aegis of NALSA & JK Legal Services Authority, organised Special Lok Adalat on MACT & Bank Recovery Cases, across District Kupwara today.
The Lok Adalat was held under the supervision of Chairperson, District Legal Services Authority, (Pr. District & Session Judge) Kupwara Ms. Shazia Tabasum, and guidance of Secretary, DLSA Kupwara, Mr. Manzoor Ahmad Khan. Six (06) Benches were constituted for the said Lok Adalat comprising of Presiding Officers and Members for the amicable settlement/ compromise of the cases.
A Number of 02 Benches were constituted at Court Complex Kupwara. 02 Benches at Court Complex Handwara. 01 Bench was constituted at Munsiff/ JMIC Court Kralpora/ Sogam and 01 Bench at Munsiff/ JMIC Court Tangdhar.
A total number of 33 cases were taken up by all the benches, of which 03 number of cases were disposed as settled on spot by intervention of the benches and by participation of the lawyers and litigants.
A total sum of Rs. 14,43,000/- was awarded to the aggrieved parties by settlement during the said Lok Adalat.
Lawyers and litigants participating in the said Lok Adalat expressed their joy in early disposal of the cases through mutual settlement and appreciated the arrangements of the Special Lok Adalat.