Lok Adalat has no jurisdiction to decide matter on merits: SC

The Lok Adalat is proving to be an innovative mechanism to settle disputes and reduce the pendency of court cases, but Right to Justice still faces many hurdles in India. Analyze. (250 Words)

Approach:

• Introduce by giving a brief overview of Lok Adalat, like the act from which they were introduced.
• Enumerate the roles and functions of Lok Adalat, highlighting how they have helped in reducing pendency
• Enumerate the issues that still remain in Justice delivery in India
• Way Forward and Conclusion