Lok Adalat, People's Court - Lok, means people, and Adalat means court. Therefore, it means the court of the people, for the people, and by the people themselves. The Indian Judiciary is looking at a time when it will not be possible for courts to deal with stalls. If something is not done, the result will be the production of a line of justice that none of us would like to see. The Lok Adalat Center has evolved as one of the most important means of resolving disputes.

The first incident of the Lok Adalat program was in 1982, in the village of Una, in the state of Junagarh, Gujarat. Although this was in the growth phase, a modern version of the existing Lok Adalat system began in Chennai, in 1986. equally equitable justice at a minimal cost. At the heart of this justice system is designed to help the common man voice his or her concerns to other citizens or organs of state and achieve a peaceful settlement.

Lok Adalat is a combination of all three types of traditional ADR: mediation, mediation, and reconciliation. Therefore, the researcher created this article to contribute to the concept and explanation of the difficulties of use and to propose appropriate solutions for the successful implementation of the Lok Adalat program.

Introduction
Lok-Adalat is another India-based dispute resolution system. India has a long history of resolving disputes through the mediation of district elders. The Lok-Adalat program is based on the principles of the Panch Parmeshwar of Gram Panchayats. Lok-Adalat's view was strongly promoted by Justice P.N. Bhagwati, former Chief Justice of India. Lok-Adalat is a rival system, in which the jurisdictional courts (called Lok-Adalat) are headed by a Regional Authority, a Regional Authority, a High Court Legal Services Committee, a Supreme Court Legal Services Committee, or a Legal Services Legal Committee.

They were held occasionally to use such force as they decided. Crowded courts have become an unpopular compulsory arena instead of temples of hasty justice. Instead of waiting for years in line and passing cases on the property, people tend to avoid prosecution or to start using alternative therapies.

The term 'Lok Adalat' refers to the concise process of dismissal of cases in various courts with a process of mediation and mediation between the parties involved during an institution called Lok Adalat.

So the expression Lok Adalat can be applied to the following two senses:

1. Procedure pending cases in various courts are resolved with the consent of the parties in a concise manner.
2. The institution that takes the initiative to settle.

Lok Adalat is overseen by a resident or retired officer and two other members, usually a lawyer and a social worker. No Court Fee. Once a case has been filed in the ordinary court the amount paid will be refunded once the dispute is resolved in Lok Adalat. The rules of procedure, as well as the Law of Evidence, are not strictly followed when assessing the validity of a claim by Lok Adalat.

The main condition of Lok Adalat is that both parties to a dispute must agree on a solution. The decision of Lok Adalat binds the parties to a dispute and its order may be made by law. There is no complaint against the order of Lok Adalat.

Early History Of Lok Adalats

The early history of Lok Adalats can be explained by the struggle for legal aid in India. The organization is motivated by the concerns of legal experts and the Department of Justice who believe that many people will not have adequate legal representation without access to free legal services.

Former Chief Justice of the Indian Supreme Court N. H. Bhagwati led an initial formal and comprehensive investigation into the matter. In 1949, the Bureau of Legal Aid and Legal Counsel concluded that legal aid was "the responsibility of the state" and that equal protection of the law placed a duty on the State to provide free legal aid in terms of Section 14 of the Constitution of India. Thirty years after the Report was issued, many more Committees and Official Government Reports learned of the need for legal aid.

The 1976 Bhagwati Report (officially called The Report on National Juridicare) was a momentous event in which a group of people imagined a Court System with a portrait of Lok Adalats. Gujarat District was the first major region to receive and establish legal aid because it ratified the Bhagwati Report of 1976, written by a team of legal experts including former Supreme Court Judge Prafullachandra Natwarlal Bhagwati.

The Bhagwati report argued that poverty was closely linked to a lack of legal aid and access to the courts. One of the ways to improve socio-economic conditions through legislation, the Report argued, was to sue for public benefits that promote certain rights. Proponents of her case have been working to make the actual transcript of this statement available online. Proponents of her case have been working to make the actual transcript of this statement available online.

Between 1986 and 1988, the Lok Adalats were heavily promoted by Politicians, Government Officials, and the Judiciary. Lok Adalats were created with a high frequency and hundreds of thousands of cases were resolved.

At this point, Lok Adalats was at the forefront of its popularity and success as evidenced by the description posted in Shiraz Sidhva, Lok Adalats:
If a matter is called for a hearing, either the applicant or his or her attorney can explain his or her case. The case is being re-assigned to another court, and the arbitrators may intervene at any time, as another party may do. Problems are clarified and intended to come to a smooth solution.

During this time, the Lok Adalats were conducted informally compared with the official court system. The Lok Adalats were able to hear any kind of case because there were no legal restrictions. They deal with, among other things, public affairs, minor criminal cases, and cases of motor vehicle accidents. Disputes were resolved quickly and easily.

Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987

Lok Adalat is a court where disputes/cases are still pending in a court of law or in a court of law that is settled peacefully. Lok Adalat has been granted legal status5 under the Legal Services Officers Act, 1987. Under the said Act, the award made by Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decision of a civil court and is final and binding on all parties and there is no appeal. lying before any court against its prize.

The nature of the cases will be referred to Lok Adalat. Any case pending before any court. Any dispute that has not been brought before any court and that may be brought before a court Provided that any matter relating to the case that cannot be covered under the law will not be resolved in Lok Adalat.

How to refer a case to Lok Adalat for resolution:

1. Pending case:
   
   1. If the parties agree to settle the dispute in Lok Adalat or
   2. One of the parties is applying to the court either
   3. The court is satisfied that the matter should be resolved in Lok Adalat
       
2. Any dispute in the pre-trial stage

The State Legal Services Authority or the District Legal Services Authority as such may, upon receipt of a request from any party to any pre-trial proceedings, refer the matter to Lok Adalat for a peaceful settlement Permanent Lok-Adalat6 is in advance. a Lok-Adalat version with additional features for remaining power. As such, Permanent Lok-Adalat is a legal entity and its decision is binding and may determine the issue even if, the parties fail to reach an agreement and agreement.

Therefore, the permanent Lok-Adalat has the residual authority, in addition to the Lok-Adalat enjoyment, to determine a dispute over S.22C (8) even if the dispute between the parties fails after conciliation. An amendment was introduced in Section 22 of the Act, 2002, which provides for the establishment of the Permanent Lok Adalat to provide for a compulsory trial to recover and resolve cases relating to public services, such as post, telephone. etc.

The Permanent Lok-Adalat Award is open to challenge and is subject to legal review for the following reasons:

1. The case for non-compliance with nature
2. The Eternal Lok-Adalat cannot pay attention to all the cases, if it is still pending before any court. Such pending cases can only be referred to Lok Adalat according to S. 20 and not to Permanent Lok Adalat - An order approved by Permanent Lok Adalat will be void and binding.

The Advantages Of Lok Adalat

Lok Adalat Court Claim is not required to be paid and once the Court Fee has been paid the amount will be refunded if the dispute is resolved in Lok Adalat by the rules. There is process flexibility and rapid testing of disputes. There is no strict application of procedural rules such as the Civil Procedure Code and the Evidence Act when investigating a claim against LOK ADALAT.

The parties to the dispute have the opportunity to participate and can negotiate directly with their Chief Executive Officer which is not possible in the ordinary courts of law.

The Lok Adalat award is final and binding on the parties and has the status of a decision of the Civil Court and is irrevocable and does not cause a delay in resolving disputes in the end.
The Lok Adalat program is a blessing to ordinary people as they can resolve their disputes quickly and free of charge without cost.

Although Lok-Adalat has no jurisdictional or judicial functions, its functions are only related to reconciliation and the attempt to reach an agreement and settle the dispute.

Important Review Of Lok Adalat

Currently, Lok Adalat is considered one of the Best Dispute Resolution Programs. Like all other programs, Lok Adalat also has many positive features and suffers from a few illnesses as well. As the saying goes, "Delayed justice is a rejected justice but urgent justice is a buried justice".

Recalling this fact, the highest court in many of its cases ruled that the immediate proceedings of Lok Adalat should not infringe on the rights of any organization. Lawyers sometimes hesitate to refer the matter to be resolved in Lok Adalat. Sometimes the parties may pressure their lawyer to adhere to a strict court plan.

The Supreme Court 7 noted, "In the name of the speedy resolution of disputes, the just interests of the parties cannot be ignored, which is especially important when the complainants involved are children, insane and disabled."

In expressing its regretful comments on the current Lok-Adalat program, the Kerala High Court ruled in favor of the latter - mainly in agreeing or resolving problems between the parties. If the parties do not reach an agreement or settle, the case is referred back to the court of law, or the parties are advised to seek redress in a court of law. This creates unnecessary delays in the administration of justice.

If Lok Adalat empowers the parties to adjudicate fairly if the parties fail to reach an agreement or settlement, this problem can be resolved to a large extent ". However, this feature has been removed from the eternal Lok-Adalat. It was also noted that since the Lok-Adalat court was led by a person from the judiciary, they took the role of Lok-Adalat as a court of justice and deviated from the basic objectives for which it was built. The Supreme Court has also complained about the matter.

Proposals For Actual Performance Of Lok Adalat

Legal education and legal aid programs should be expanded to accommodate the poor and the disadvantaged by setting up awareness camps at lower levels otherwise, media outlets such as newspapers, television, and radio may also be desirable for this purpose.

To increase its effectiveness, the Legal Services Officer or the relevant Committee should disseminate information to the public about the arrest of the different Lok Adalat and the success achieved in providing prompt, equitable, and affordable justice. There is a need to improve the quality of legal aid provided by lawyers and lawyers. Salaries provided by legal authorities to lawyers should be reviewed and thus encouraged to provide effective legal aid to people in need.

It is noteworthy that, there is a need for the enactment of additional legal provisions that allow for justice through Lok Adalat. The Lok Adalat movement can only succeed if people voluntarily participate in the activities of the Lok Adalat. This can be achieved by refraining from exercising the power of the Traditional Court in petty disputes.

Conclusion
The Legal Services Authority Act, 1987, which provides for Lok Adalat to resolve disputes quickly and timely between parties, is gaining ground in India's legal system. The majority of illiterate Indians seek justice through the common court which is unpopular with both, the parties and the courts where a peaceful agreement cannot be reached which burdens the courts and the court system is expensive and ineffective, and time-consuming. About the current state of affairs in the community and the gap between the economic conditions of the people in the community, he asks for effective and firm legal aid for the poor and needy.

The Lok Adalat system is no longer new to India's legal system, it has become an active part of India's legal system and it is now time to bring such matters under Lok Adalat's jurisdiction. It is time for lawmakers, lawmakers, lawyers, and judges to help transform the current model law that governs Lok Adalat and incorporate those areas under its jurisdiction such as business disputes or disputes where the community is involved and issues where the government is involved in one area. or otherwise.

It will go a long way in strengthening our diverse values, democracy, and the rule of law. The operation of Lok Adalat seems fruitful and successful and achieves those goals, which were intended. The overall performance and success of Lok Adalat seem to be commendable though not remarkable. There is therefore a need to strengthen the Lok Adalat system in the modern context, which helps to achieve the Constitutional goals of 'equality and social justice to its fullest extent. It will therefore help to reaffirm public confidence in the judiciary.