Disposal of Cases by Lok Adalats

Lok Adalats aim to dispose of cases as quickly and as inexpensively as possible. They do this by using a variety of methods, including:

• Conciliation: Lok Adalats encourage the parties to the dispute to reach a settlement through conciliation. This is a process where the parties meet with the Lok Adalat and try to reach an agreement that is mutually agreeable.
• Mediation: Lok Adalats can also use mediation to help the parties reach a settlement. In mediation, a neutral third party, called a mediator, helps the parties to communicate and negotiate a settlement.
• Arbitration: Lok Adalats can also arbitrate disputes. In arbitration, the parties agree to submit their dispute to a neutral third party, called an arbitrator, who will make a decision that is binding on the parties.

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

1. Which of the following methods is used by Lok Adalats to dispose of cases?
   • Conciliation
   • Mediation
   • Arbitration
   • All of the above
   • The correct answer is all of the above. Lok Adalats use all of these methods to dispose of cases.
2. What is the success rate of Lok Adalats in resolving disputes?
   • 50%
   • 60%
   • 70%
   • 80%
   • 90%
   • The correct answer is 80%. The success rate of Lok Adalats in resolving disputes is around 80%.
3. What is the average time taken by Lok Adalats to dispose of cases?
   • 30 days
   • 60 days
   • 90 days
   • 120 days
   • 150 days
   • The correct answer is 30 days. The average time taken by Lok Adalats to dispose of cases is around 30 days.