Question
Legal Studies Question on Arbitration, Tribunal Adjunction, and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Which of the following is incorrect statement with respect to Lok Adalat?
A
No court fee is required in Lok Adalat.
B
Lok Adalat can deal with all civil & criminal matters.
C
Award of Lok Adalat is a deemed decree.
D
No appeal against the award of Lok Adalat is allowed.
Answer
Lok Adalat can deal with all civil & criminal matters.
Explanation
Solution
Lok Adalats primarily handle civil, matrimonial, and compoundable criminal cases. They cannot deal with all criminal matters, especially non-compoundable offences.