The word Lok Adalat means people’s court. It is a Forum to resolve the disputes by conciliation and participation in an amicable manner. Based on Gandhain principles, Lok Adalat is one of the most important components of ADR systems operating in india.
Lok Adalat is an alternative mode of dispute resolution. A Lok Adalat Bench is constituted at Supreme Court level, High Court level and District court level for purpose of amicable settlement of dispute between two parties with their consent.