Guntur district creates national record in number of civil cases disposed of during Lok Adalat
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Why in news
Guntur district set a national record by settling 23,287 civil cases during a National Lok Adalat held on December 13, 2025.
Background
The Guntur district judiciary settled 23,287 cases with a total settlement amount of ₹576.85 crore. The proceedings were led by Justice Cheekati Manavendranath Roy and Justice Rao Raghunandan Rao, with Judge B. Sai Kalyan Chakravarthi presiding.
Facts for Prelims
- FactGuntur district settled 23,287 cases in a single National Lok Adalat session
- FactTotal settlement amount in Guntur district reached ₹576.85 crore
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of Lok Adalats in reducing the pendency of cases and promoting the principle of 'Alternative Dispute Resolution' in the Indian judicial system.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Judicial efficiency: Reducing the burden on formal courts through out-of-court settlements
- Access to justice: Providing cost-effective and time-bound dispute resolution for common litigants
- Conciliation model: Shifting from adversarial litigation to amicable settlement of civil disputes
Keywords: Alternative Dispute Resolution · Judicial Pendency · Conciliation · Legal Services Authority · Access to Justice
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