Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
The foundational statute establishing Lok Adalats — covering jurisdiction, panel composition, procedure, and the binding legal status of the award.
Zero court fees. Final award.Instant legal closure.
Professional Lok Adalat representation under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 — for pending court cases and pre-litigation disputes. The award is final, non-appealable, and has the same force as a court decree. Court fees are waived or refunded.
Zero Court FeesNon-Appealable AwardCivil & Compoundable OffencesPre-Litigation Option
Zero
Court Fees
Final
Non-Appealable Award
Legal Serv. Act
1987 Framework
What we handle for you
Complete Lok Adalat facilitation — from eligibility assessment and case preparation to settlement and award documentation.
Eligibility Assessment
We evaluate whether your dispute qualifies for Lok Adalat — covering compoundable criminal offences under Section 359 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, civil disputes, motor accident claims, matrimonial matters, and pre-litigation cases.
Both Parties Consent Facilitation
Lok Adalat requires mutual consent. We help secure the other party's agreement to participate — drafting consent communications and explaining the benefits of Lok Adalat resolution.
Case Preparation & Submission
We prepare your case file — statements, supporting documents, and proposed settlement terms — for presentation to the Lok Adalat panel of judge and advocate/social worker.
Settlement Negotiation Support
We attend the Lok Adalat session and assist in negotiation — presenting your position clearly, responding to the panel's proposals, and protecting your core interests.
Award Documentation
Once settlement is reached, the Lok Adalat passes a formal award. We obtain and verify the award documentation — ensuring it is correctly recorded and legally valid.
Court Fee Refund Assistance
If your case was pending in court, the court fee paid at filing is refunded upon Lok Adalat settlement. We assist with the refund application process.
The 4-Step Lok Adalat Process
From case referral to a final, non-appealable award — the fastest route to legal closure for eligible disputes.
01
Eligibility & Case Evaluation
Share your case details. We assess whether your dispute qualifies (civil, compoundable criminal, motor accident, labour, or pre-litigation matter) and advise on the realistic settlement range.
02
Consent & Referral
We secure consent from both parties and arrange referral to the Lok Adalat — either through the court (if a case is pending) or through the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) for pre-litigation matters.
03
Lok Adalat Session
We attend the session with you, present your case to the panel (retired judge + advocate/social worker), and negotiate toward a fair settlement under the panel's guidance.
04
Award & Closure
The panel passes the Lok Adalat award — final and binding on both parties, non-appealable, and enforceable as a court decree. Court fees (if any) are refunded.
Legal Framework
Lok Adalat is a statutory forum with a clear legal foundation — providing accessible, free, and final dispute resolution to Indian citizens.
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 — Section 89
Courts refer appropriate civil disputes to Lok Adalat at any stage of proceedings. Settlements reached are recorded as a court decree.
Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — Section 359
Compoundable offences under Section 359 of the BNS can be settled through Lok Adalat — providing closure for eligible criminal matters including minor assaults, cheating, and disputes.
No Court Fee & Non-Appealable
Under Section 21 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, every award of a Lok Adalat is final and binding. No appeal lies — providing instant, permanent legal closure.
Client Success Stories
“My motor accident claim was stuck in court for 3 years. LegalKonnect got it referred to Lok Adalat — we settled in one session, the award was passed the same day, and I received my compensation within weeks. Unbelievable speed.”
BG
Balaji Goswami
Motor Accident Claim“A cheque bounce case had been dragging on with my supplier for over a year. Through Lok Adalat, both of us agreed to terms in a single session. No court fees, no further appeals — the matter is completely closed.”
NC
Neha Chaudhary
Cheque Bounce DisputeFrequently Asked Questions
Lok Adalat can handle civil disputes (property, money recovery, labour), motor accident claims, matrimonial disputes (except divorce), consumer disputes, compoundable criminal offences under Section 359 of BNS 2023, and pre-litigation disputes referred by the District Legal Services Authority.
Yes, the award is completely final and cannot be appealed in any court. Under Section 21 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, the award is binding on both parties and has the same force as a court decree. This finality is both the strength and the limitation of Lok Adalat.
Yes. If your case was pending in court and settles at Lok Adalat, the entire court fee paid at the time of filing is refunded to you. This is a significant financial benefit, particularly in high-value disputes where court fees can be substantial.
Lok Adalat requires the consent of both parties. If the other party refuses, the matter cannot proceed to Lok Adalat — the case continues in court. However, once both parties consent, the process is binding and neither party can withdraw unilaterally after settlement is reached.
Only compoundable criminal offences — those listed under Section 359 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — can be settled at Lok Adalat. Serious non-compoundable offences (murder, rape, kidnapping) cannot be taken to Lok Adalat. Common eligible offences include minor assaults, cheating, and certain property-related criminal matters.