September 16, 2024 4:52 PM
Supreme Court begins special Lok Adalat for resolving disputes amicably
The Supreme Court of India has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to address its mounting case backlog by launching a five-day Special Lok Adalat. The event, which began on Monday, coincides with the 75th anniversary of the apex court's establishment and will run until August 3. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud expressed enthusiasm about the initiative, said, "The idea is to settle small cases. People do not realize how small cases come before the Supreme Court." He cited examples of ...