Cognizance of Cases by Lok Adalats

Lok Adalats can take cognizance of cases in the following ways:

• By the parties to the dispute: The parties to a dispute can approach a Lok Adalat and request it to take cognizance of the case.
• By the court: A court can refer a case to a Lok Adalat for settlement.
• By the Legal Services Authority: The Legal Services Authority can refer a case to a Lok Adalat for settlement.

Here are some MCQs on the cognizance of cases by Lok Adalats:

1. Which of the following can take cognizance of a case by a Lok Adalat?
   • The parties to the dispute
   • The court
   • The Legal Services Authority
   • All of the above
   • The correct answer is all of the above. The parties to the dispute, the court, and the Legal Services Authority can all take cognizance of a case by a Lok Adalat.
2. Can a Lok Adalat take cognizance of a case that is pending in court?
   • Yes
   • No
   • Only if the parties agree
   • Only if the court refers the dispute to the Lok Adalat
   • The correct answer is yes. A Lok Adalat can take cognizance of a case that is pending in court, if the parties agree.
3. What is the maximum amount of the claim in a civil dispute that can be taken cognizance of by a Lok Adalat?
   • ₹50,000
   • ₹100,000
   • ₹200,000
   • ₹300,000
   • ₹500,000
   • The correct answer is ₹50,000. The maximum amount of the claim in a civil dispute that can be taken cognizance of by a Lok Adalat is ₹50,000.