Lok Adalats Can Settle Disputes of Any Pecuniary Value Within Their Territorial Jurisdiction: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court examined a writ petition arising from a dispute where the petitioners had entered into a sale agreement with the respondent. The respondent had paid an advance amount exceeding ₹98 lakhs. Since the sale transaction could not be completed, the issue of refund of the advance amount arose. The respondent approached the Adoor Taluk Legal Services Committee, which led to proceedings before the Lok Adalat and an…