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It is a legal system to resolve pending cases at Panchayat or rural places, those in a pre-litigation stage in courts are resolved amicably. [3] It is recognised as statutory authority under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 and the Lok Adalats award or decision are deemed to be civil court case and final and enforceable on both parties. [3]
The court has struggled with delays due to challenges in adhering to the Karnataka Civil Procedure Code and delivering timely justice. [ 21 ] As of August 2024, approximately 20 Lakh cases are pending across the state, with the High Court serving as the final custodian of justice in these matters.
The judicial system is structured in three levels with subsidiary parts. The Supreme Court is the top court and serves as the final court of appeal for all civil and criminal cases in India. High Courts are the top judicial bodies in individual states, controlled and managed by state Chief Justices.
The following types of cases can be admitted in Lok Adalat. [12] 1. Any dispute or case pending in any court of law in India: Criminal offenses which is compoundable. Cases under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Issues relating to the recovery of money. Issues under the Indian Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Issues relating to labour ...
Pendency of court cases in India is the delay in the disposal of cases (lawsuits), to provide justice to an aggrieved person or organisation, by judicial courts at all levels. In legal contexts, pendency is the state of a case that is pending i.e. has been opened but not concluded.
He is the highest judicial authority below a high court judge. Below him, there are courts of civil jurisdiction, known by different names in different states. Under Article 141 of the constitution, all courts in India, including high courts – are bound by the judgements and orders of the Supreme Court of India by precedence.
State of Karnataka (2001[2] SCC 666: AIR 2001 SC 260) held that roster promotions were for the limited purpose of due representation at various levels of service, and did not confer seniority. M. Nagraj & Others v. Union of India and Others AIR 2007 SC 71: Upheld the constitutionality of the 85th amendment.
In May 2015, the Karnataka High Court overturned the trial court's verdict, acquitting those accused of all charges. This paved the way for Jayalalithaa's return to power as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 23 May 2015. On 14 February 2017, the Supreme Court of India over-ruled the Karnataka High Court.