DLSA Jammu organises Special Lok Adalat on Criminal Compoundable Cases

Jammu : In compliance with the directions of Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority, Special Lok Adalat on Criminal Compoundable Cases was held Saturday under the Chairmanship of Chairman District Legal Services Authority (Pr. District & Sessions Judge) Jammu, R. N. Wattal and overall supervision of DLSA Secretary, Maleeka Sharma here in the Court complex Janipur.
In all, 18 Benches were constituted in different Courts to deal with the matters of Criminal Compoundable cases, with specific focus on the amicable settlement of the cases, in line with the broader aim of reducing pendency and promoting access to justice for all.
The Special Lok Adalat stands as a testimony to the commitment of the Legal Services Authorities to ensure that justice is not only delivered, but delivered efficiently, empathetically and economically. It also reinforces the importance of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in strengthening the justice delivery system.
A total number of 141 cases pertaining to Criminal Compoundable Cases were taken up, out of which 60 cases were settled. The total Amount recovered was Rs. 14,47,720/-.