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Telangana Says 11.19 Lakh Cases Settled in Lok Adalat as March Drives Lift Disposals Across States

The mass settlements show how the quarterly, no‑fee forum trims court backlogs through quick, negotiated awards.

Overview

  • Telangana’s legal services authority reported 1,119,083 cases settled in the latest National Lok Adalat, with about ₹397 crore granted in compensation, according to a Live Law report citing official data.
  • The Hindu detailed 1,44,251 compoundable matters disposed of in Telangana, including FIR-based cases, e‑petty and motor‑vehicle violations, and cyber complaints, with ₹24.95 crore refunded to cyber‑fraud victims.
  • District updates in Telangana showed Khammam resolving 6,572 cases and Kothagudem 7,866, with local police highlighting refunds in cybercrime matters and cash settlements in civil and motor‑accident cases.
  • Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar district closed 85,907 disputes in its Mega Lok Adalat and reported recoveries of ₹20.68 crore across court and pre‑litigation cases, district officials said.
  • Nagaland’s first‑quarter drive settled 384 of 511 disputes worth about ₹4.75 crore, and the next nationwide Lok Adalat round is scheduled for May 9, 2026.