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Honble Chief Justice Shri Ramesh Sinha, High Court of Chhattisgarh, Takes Ground-breaking Step in Virtually Monitoring National Lok Adalat Across 23 Districts

Bilaspur, July 13th, 2024: In a ground-breaking initiative, Honble Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh and Patron-in-Chief of the Chhattisgarh State Legal Services Authority, Honble Shri Justice Ramesh Sinha, virtually connected with all 23 districts from the High Court to oversee the progress of this years second National Lok Adalat. This significant step underscores the crucial role that Lok Adalats play in the amicable resolution of disputes, promoting peace and harmony within society.
 The Lok Adalat held this time was particularly remarkable due to the personal interest and dedication of Honble Chief Justice Shri Ramesh Sinha. His belief that the duties of a High Court Judge as custodian of public trust extend beyond courtrooms led to this historical success. Inspired by his leadership, Honble High Court Judges visited their respective portfolio districts, ensuring thorough monitoring and successful organization of the Lok Adalat, bringing satisfaction to numerous litigants.
 During a virtual session with a Magistrate Court in Raigarh District, a domestic violence case involving an elderly couple was resolved in the presence of Honble the Chief Justice. This amicable settlement highlighted the effectiveness of virtual monitoring. Honble Chief Justice Shri Ramesh Sinha expressed appreciation for the efforts of both litigants and offered his best wishes for their future, emphasizing the human touch in judicial proceedings.



Honble Chief Justice Shri Ramesh Sinha visited two of the benches constituted for National Lok Adalat for High Court of Bilaspur. Apart from the visit his Lord utilized virtual platforms to connect with and monitor the proceedings in all 23 districts. This innovative approach not only ensured transparency but also highlighted the commitment to leverage technology to enhance judicial processes. Honble Chief Justice Shri Ramesh Sinhas virtual presence and real-time interaction with Principal District Judges exemplified a new era of judicial oversight and public trust.
 Honble Chief Justice Shri Ramesh Sinhas initiative extended to ensuring the presence of Honble High Court Judges in their respective districts, bolstering public trust and the credibility of the National Lok Adalats across Chhattisgarh. This hands-on approach, coupled with virtual oversight from Bilaspur, guaranteed transparency and efficiency in resolving disputes, from Taluka courts to the High Court.
 The concerted efforts of the judiciary, spearheaded by Honble Chief Justice Shri Ramesh Sinha, culminated in a historically successful Lok Adalat, characterized by numerous amicable resolutions and happy litigants. This initiative sets a new standard for future Lok Adalats, showcasing the potential of virtual monitoring and on-ground involvement in delivering justice effectively and compassionately.
This National Lok Adalat saw the settlement of more than 7,73,000 pre-litigation cases and more than 64,500 pending cases, providing financial relief totalling around ₹ 1,99,00,00,000. Various disputes, including labor disputes, motor accident claims, cheque dishonor cases, civil cases, land acquisition cases, plea bargaining, criminal compoundable offenses, arbitration cases, matrimonial cases, and issues related to electricity and water bills were addressed for settlement in this National Lok Adalat.

Honble Chief Justice Shri Ramesh Sinha has extended his heartfelt thanks to Honble Portfolio Judges who visited their Respective Portfolio Districts on the occasion of National Lok Adalat. Honble Chief Justice expressed his thanks to Honble Presiding Judges of the two benches constituted for the High Court. He also expressed his thanks to esteemed Principal District Judges of all 23 District Courts, Presiding officers and members of all the benches including the deployed staff, PLVs, Officers of other departments and all stakeholders who have directly or indirectly contributed to the disposal process, as well as the print and electronic media that have amplified the relevance of Lok Adalat. Honble Chief Justice also expressed his thanks to litigants, who have braved the challenges of weather and long journeys to make this Lok Adalat a historic success. 
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