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Lok Adalats & ADR

Lok Adalats & ADR (Judiciary).

Syllabus: UPSC Pre GS1: Indian Polity and Governance; Mains GS2

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Indian Polity

Lok Adalat for UPSC: Article 39A, Legal Services Authorities Act 1987, NALSA structure, types of Lok Adalats, legal aid eligibility, issues and…

GS2 · Judiciary

Lok Adalats clear huge numbers, but many are traffic challans and small bank recoveries. Quality of settlement matters as much as quantity.

UPSC angle: Prelims: Article 39A, NALSA.

8 Nov 2025