Jammu/Srinagar, Dec 13: The fourth National Lok Adalat of 2025 successfully wrapped up across Jammu and Kashmir, settling 91,750 cases out of 1,05,784 taken up by 186 benches, with a total compensation of ₹76.65 crore awarded. Organized by the J&K Legal Services Authority under Chief Justice Arun Palli, the event focused on quick resolutions for disputes like motor accident claims, matrimonial issues, cheque bounces, and recovery suits.
Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Executive Chairman of J&K Legal Services Authority, guided proceedings alongside Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul, emphasizing alternative dispute resolution as a fast, affordable path to justice.
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Jammu: 30 benches settled 2,522 of 3,717 cases, recovering ₹13.35 crore. Inaugurated by Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Sindhu Sharma.
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Udhampur: 11 benches resolved 1,013 of 1,622 cases, with ₹3.73 crore in settlements; extended to remote tehsils like Ramnagar and Chenani.
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Reasi: 16 benches disposed 2,402 of 3,065 cases for ₹1.60 crore; included a free medical camp.
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Kishtwar: 3 benches settled 528 of 629 cases, awarding ₹67.11 lakh.
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Motor accident claimsRajouri: 3+ benches resolved 1,817 of 2,395 cases for ₹1.99 crore; distributed welfare aids like wheelchairs and pensions.
The initiative promoted harmony through compromise, reducing court backlogs and providing relief to litigants in diverse categories.
