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VOL. 8, ISSUE 6 (2023)
A critical analysis of legal Aid services in India: With a special reference to Lok Adalats
Authors
Anmol Kaur
Abstract
Legal aid services play a crucial role in ensuring access to justice
for all individuals, particularly those who are economically disadvantaged. Legal
aid is essential in India, because a large section of the population
experiences socio-economic issues. To fill the gaps in achieving a fair and
just legal system, Legal Aid was mandatory. This includes legal advice,
representation in court or tribunal, pleadings, and also alternative dispute
resolution mechanisms. One notable aspect of legal aid in India is the
establishment of Lok Adalats or ‘The People’s Court’, which is basically, got designed
to resolve disputes amicably. The purpose of Lok Adalats in lowering the burden
on traditional courts and evolving a culture of mediation and conciliation is
emphasized. The united efforts of advocates, legal practitioners, social
workers and Legal Aid experts devote to address the socio-economic inequities
in providing access to justice. The Lok Adalats are speedy, easiest, and
cheapest mode of providing the justice to the needy people. Hence, it protects
and promotes the equitable judicial system. The present paper is an attempt to
analyze the legal structure that governs Lok Adalats, in addition to statutory
laws, establishment and its functions. It elaborates the vital role of Lok
Adalats in the Indian judicial system. It has conceptualized and institutionalized
the philosophy of Lok Adalats. Therefore, this article may assist to the issue
that how much jurisdictional restrictions affect the efficiency of Lok Adalats
and the success rate of Lok Adalats in resolving cases involving limited powers
in comparison to regular courts.
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Pages:25-29
How to cite this article:
Anmol Kaur "A critical analysis of legal Aid services in India: With a special reference to Lok Adalats". International Journal of Academic Research and Development, Vol 8, Issue 6, 2023, Pages 25-29
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