Understanding Online Lok Adalat

Online Lok Adalat is simply the virtual version of traditional Lok Adalats established under the Legal Services Authorities Act. We facilitate pre-litigation settlements and resolution of pending court matters through conciliation proceedings conducted via video conferencing, resulting in legally enforceable awards.

Legal Foundation

Our Online Lok Adalat service operates within the established legal framework:

  • Legal compliance with the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
  • Court-equivalent status for awards with the same legal standing as civil court decrees.
  • Final resolution with no appeal against awards.
  • Recognition by judicial authorities across jurisdictions.

Benefits of Online Lok Adalat

When you choose to resolve disputes through our Online Lok Adalat service, you gain:

  • Legal recognition of settlements with decree status.
  • Conclusive resolution with no option for appeal.
  • Court fee refund eligibility in pending litigation cases.
  • No adjudication fees for participants.
  • Jurisdiction over both pre-litigation and pending matters.
  • Relationship preservation through focus on reconciliation.
  • Simplicity with minimal formalities.
  • Convenience of participation from any location.

Our Approach to Online Lok Adalat

Aasra Arbitrix conducts Online Lok Adalat through common video conferencing platforms, creating a virtual environment that captures the conciliatory nature of physical Lok Adalats while adding the convenience of remote participation.

Types of Disputes We Address

  • Civil Matters: Property disputes, money recovery, matrimonial cases.
  • Commercial Disputes: Consumer complaints, banking issues, insurance claims.
  • Traffic Challan Cases: Motor vehicle infractions and penalties.
  • Utility Bill Disputes: Electricity, water, telecom, and service provider conflicts.
  • Negotiable Instruments Cases: Matters under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act.
  • Labor Disputes: Employment and compensation matters.
  • Land Acquisition Cases: Compensation disputes.
  • Matrimonial Disputes: Matters amenable to conciliation.

How Our Online Lok Adalat Process Works

  • Case Submission: Contact us with details about your dispute.
  • Notifications: We reach out to all parties with session details.
  • Documentation: Simple sharing of relevant documents via email.
  • Session Preparation: Brief instructions on how to join the virtual meeting.
  • Conciliation Meeting: Video conference with conciliators to explore settlement.
  • Agreement Documentation: Drafting of settlement terms when resolution is reached.
  • Award Issuance: Formalization of the legally binding award.
  • Implementation Guidance: Basic advice on executing the settlement.

Our Conciliation Panel

  • Retired judicial officers with settlement expertise.
  • Legal practitioners with conciliation experience.
  • Subject matter experts relevant to specific disputes.
  • Collaboration with Legal Services Authorities.

Aasra Arbitrix works in coordination with relevant Legal Services Authorities to ensure our Online Lok Adalat services align with official directives and policies.

Starting Your Online Lok Adalat Process

  1. 1. Submit your case details through our contact form or email.
  2. 2. Provide contact information for all involved parties.
  3. 3. Share relevant documents related to your dispute.
  4. 4. Work with our team.