Q. With reference to Lok Adalats, consider the following statements:
1.Every award made by a Lok Adalat is final and no appeal lies to any court against such an award.
2.If parties are not satisfied with the award of a Lok Adalat, they are free to initiate fresh litigation by filing a case in the court of appropriate jurisdiction.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: Under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, the award is final.
  • Statement 2 is correct: While an appeal is not allowed (you can’t ask a higher court to change the Lok Adalat’s decision), the parties’ right to litigate is not taken away; they can start a new regular court case if they didn’t reach a settlement.
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