National Lok Adalat in Pune on December 13 for Speedy Settlement of Cases
Reported by Mubarak Ansari
Pune, 9th December 2025: A National Lok Adalat will be held across Pune district on December 13, 2025, to resolve pending and pre-litigation cases through mediation with the mutual consent of both parties. Mahendra Mahajan, Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority and Principal District and Sessions Judge, has urged citizens, litigants, and lawyers to participate actively and settle eligible cases amicably.
Lok Adalats have emerged as an effective platform for speedy and satisfactory dispute resolution, reducing the burden on courts while fostering mutual understanding between parties. The upcoming Lok Adalat will be organized at the district court and across all taluka courts in Pune.
“Both parties get an opportunity to present their side and reach a mutually acceptable settlement, ensuring quicker outcomes without prolonged litigation,” said Revati Deshpande, Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority. She encouraged citizens to make maximum use of the mediation route.
Cases Eligible for Settlement
• Civil and criminal compoundable matters
• Negotiable Instruments Act (cheque bounce) cases
• Land acquisition cases
• Family disputes
• Motor accident claims
• Electricity bill disputes
• Consumer complaints
• Bank recovery matters
• Telecom-related cases
• Disputes involving municipal bodies, gram panchayats, and corporations over water dues
• Pre-litigation mediation cases
Key Benefits of Lok Adalat
• Faster disposal of cases
• No provision for appeal against the settlement
• Refund of court fees as per rules of compromise
• Reduced bitterness, time, and expenses due to mutual agreement
For additional information, citizens can contact the District Legal Services Authority located at the District and Sessions Court in Pune, as well as Taluka Legal Services Committees and Civil and Criminal Courts in Baramati, Indapur, Daund, Shirur, Vadgaon Maval, Khed-Rajgurunagar, Ambegaon-Ghodegaon, Junnar, Purandar-Saswad, and Bhor.
