In the National Lok Adalat held in various courts of Dharwad district recently, a total of 91,472 cases were disposed of resulting in a settlement amount of ₹130.15 crore.
According to a press release, in the National Lok Adalat held under the guidance of District Principal and Sessions Judge K.G. Shanthi, a total of 38 Lok Adalat Benches, 15 in Dharwad, 17 in Hubballi and two each in Kundgol, Navalgund and Kalghatgi taluks, were set up in Dharwad district.
Of the various cases pending before various courts in the district, 17,931 cases were identified as eligible for settlement. Among them, 13,573 cases were settled through mediation. This apart, 77,899 cases of the 85,477 Pre Litigation Suits were also settled through mediation resulting in a total settlement amount of ₹130,15,11,504.
