Lok Adalat Can Only Issue Directions On Equity, Natural Justice In Specific Disputes Before It, Cannot Pass General Directions: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant legal development, the CHAIRMAN, STATE BANK OF INDIA AND OTHERS challenged the jurisdiction of the Permanent Lok Adalat (Public Utility Services) in a case that raises critical questions about the extent of the Lok Adalat's powers. The judgment, delivered on July 24, 2024, by Hon’ble Judge Vinod S. Bhardwaj, addresses the limits of the Lok Adalat's authority in issuing orders beyond its territorial and pecuniary jurisdiction. Case…
