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The concept of Lok Adalat (People’s Court) is an innovative Indian contribution to the world
jurisprudence.
The introduction of Lok Adalats added a new chapter to the justice dispensation system of this country and succeeded in providing a supplementary forum to the victims for satisfactory settlement of their disputes.
This system is based on Gandhian principles. It is one of the components of ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) systems. This concept of settlement of disputes through mediation, negotiation or arbitration is conceptualized and institutionalized in the philosophy of Lok Adalat. It involves people who are directly or indirectly affected by dispute resolution. It has proved to be a very effective alternative to litigation.