The award of a Lok Adalat is a binding settlement of the dispute between the parties. It is final and cannot be challenged in a court of law.
Powers of the Lok Adalats:
Lok Adalats have the following powers:
- To settle disputes through conciliation and compromise.
- To award compensation to the parties to the dispute.
- To refer a case back to the court if the parties are unable to reach a settlement.
- To dismiss a case if it is frivolous or vexatious.
Here are some MCQs on the nature of award of the Lok Adalats and powers:
- Which of the following is not a power of a Lok Adalat?
- To settle disputes through conciliation and compromise
- To award compensation to the parties to the dispute
- To refer a case back to the court
- To dismiss a case if it is frivolous or vexatious
- To order a party to pay court fees
- The correct answer is to order a party to pay court fees. Lok Adalats do not have the power to order a party to pay court fees.
- Can the award of a Lok Adalat be challenged in a court of law?
- No
- Yes, but only on limited grounds
- Yes, on any ground
- Yes, but only if the award is unjust or unfair
- The correct answer is no. The award of a Lok Adalat is final and cannot be challenged in a court of law.