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Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
MyVoice: Views of our readers 14th July 2025
Judicial reforms and youth TheChief Justice of India (CJI) Justice B.R. Gavai, while speaking at NALSAR University in Hyderabad, was quite forthright by bringing to the fore the deep flaws in the country's judicial system—especially excessive trial delays and the prolonged detention of undertrial prisoners, which erode public trust in justice. However, he expressed hope in young law graduates, whom he exhorted to lead with integrity and purpose. A practical path forward includes setting time-bound trial limits, increasing judicial appointments, integrating technology in court processes, and fast-tracking undertrial cases. Moreover, legal education must go beyond theory to instil ethical responsibility, shaping future lawyers as true guardians of justice. Mohammad Asad,Mumbai CJI is right about the craving for LLM from abroad Thestatement of the CJI B R Gavai as regards the fad of Indian students to go abroad for pursuing LLM courses is indeed true, particularly in the prevailing international circumstances. Moreover, laws may be universal but in practice they differ in the Indian context due to several inherent factors that must be understood at the grass root level. Returning to India after acquiring a PG qualification abroad does not in any way fetch more clients to practising lawyers. The young law graduates must evolve strategies to reduce delays in disposing cases, especially those related to innocent people, who have been in jails for decades together. The CJI has rightly advised students about not burdening their parents with financial requirements just to get a LLM from abroad but instead complete their higher education in India. Katuru Durga Prasad Rao,Hyderabad CJI needs to streamline delivery of justice Theadvice given by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice B.R. Gavai, who urged law students to avoid higher studies abroad and instead extend their legal knowledge to serve the underprivileged sections is highly appreciative. This can help achieve justice to all. I urge the CJI to guide his team of legal heads and officials to sort out all pending and come up with viable solutions so that the innocent victims could get justice. Conducting frequent Lok Adalats across the country will provide relief to lakhs of innocent victims and considerably address the problem of inordinate delays. Gudipati Anirudh,Secunderabad Kota was a multifaceted actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, popularly known as Kota, breathed his last in Hyderabad in the wee hours of Sunday at 83. He is known for his versatile portrayals, including as a villain, comedian and character roles. Though he was a stage artist, he transitioned to cinema and acted in more than 750 films. He proved his acting skills even in Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. A gifted artiste, he could deliver dialogues in the local dialect of Telangana, Andhra and Seema with dexterity. His acting credentials are comparable to S.V. Ranga Rao, Rajanala, Kaikala Satyanarayana and Ravu Gopala Rao. He also forayed into politics and represented BJP in Vijayawada East constituency in 1999. The humble bank employee has won nine Nandi awards and was conferred Padma Shri in 2015. His demise is an irreparable loss to the film world, especially to Tollywood. Pratapa Reddy Yaramala,Tiruvuru (AP) Kota legacy will live for eternity The film industry, especially Tollywood, on Sunday lost a versatile actor, who excelled in whatever roles he took up. A former employee of SBI, Kota Srinivasa Rao passed into the pages of history on Sunday at the age of 83 years. His film career spanned over 45 years during which he starred in more than 750 movies across genres. A recipient of Padma Shri and mine Nandi awards, among several other honours, as a distant relative of his, I am sure that the legacy of Kota will stay on for eternity. N Ramalakshmi,Secunderabad
Time Business News
12-07-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
151 Cases Settled in National Lok Adalat at Punjab and Haryana High Court
A total of 151 cases were successfully resolved through mutual settlement during the National Lok Adalat conducted at the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Saturday. The initiative, organised in coordination with the High Court Legal Services Committee, primarily focused on motor accident claim disputes. Among the resolved matters, a significant number had been pending for extended periods—73 cases were over five years old, 50 had been pending for over a decade, 12 had lingered for more than 20 years, 15 were between 20 and 24 years old, and one case had been awaiting resolution for 25 years. The cumulative settlement amount awarded in these cases stood at ₹5.77 crore. The Lok Adalat was conducted under the overall supervision of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu, who serves as the patron-in-chief of the High Court Legal Services Committee, along with Justice Sudhir Singh, Chairman of the Committee. Four dedicated benches were constituted to facilitate the settlement of listed matters. These benches were presided over by Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu, Justice Kirti Singh, Justice Deepinder Singh Nalwa, and Justice Rohit Kapoor. In total, 458 cases were placed before these benches for consideration, out of which 151 matters reached successful mutual resolution. The National Lok Adalat is a recurring initiative of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), established under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. It aims to promote the amicable settlement of disputes and to reduce the burden on courts by providing an alternative dispute resolution mechanism that is both accessible and cost-effective. The mechanism allows litigants to reach mutually agreeable settlements without engaging in protracted litigation. Such Lok Adalats serve as a crucial platform for expeditious justice, particularly in civil, matrimonial, and compensation matters, where compromise and negotiation can lead to fair outcomes for all parties involved. News source TIME BUSINESS NEWS
New Indian Express
04-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Lok Adalat is a win-win situation for both: SLSA
VIJAYAWADA: State Legal Services Authority (SLSA) Member Secretary and District & Sessions Judge BSV Hima Bindu on Thursday highlighted the advantages of resolving legal disputes through Lok Adalat and mediation, describing them as win-win mechanisms for both parties. Speaking at a press conference at the Secretariat, she called on all stakeholders to extend support for the National Lok Adalat scheduled across Andhra Pradesh on July 5. The Lok Adalats will be conducted in all courts, including the High Court and the Debt Recovery Tribunal in Visakhapatnam, under the supervision of Executive Chairman and High Court Judge Ravinath Tilhari. She noted that resolving disputes through Lok Adalat not only saves time and money but also strengthens interpersonal relationships. Unlike court verdicts, which often benefit one side and may lead to appeals, Lok Adalats promote mutual agreement. Hima Bindu informed that 1,15,071 cases have been shortlisted for possible resolution. The High Court Legal Services Committee, 13 District Legal Services Authorities, and 147 Mandal Legal Services Authorities have already held 1,841 pre-Lok Adalat sittings and launched public awareness campaigns.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Time of India
Lok Adalat: 12 lakh cases settled, and litigants get 935 crore
Hyderabad: A total of over 12.48 lakh cases were settled, including 4,63,038 pre-litigation and 7,85,011 pending court cases during the National Lok Adalat conducted by Telangana State Legal Services Authority (TSLSA) across the state on Saturday. Around 935 crore was paid as monetary compensation to the beneficiaries. The compensation includes a motor accident compensation claim of 1.40 crore awarded to the family of a deceased police constable in Kamareddy district, one of the highest in the district's history. For the Lok Adalat, 319 Lok Adalat benches were formed — 315 in judicial districts, two at the High Court, and two at the Debt Recovery Tribunals in Hyderabad. Acting Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court and Executive Chairman of TSLSA Justice Sujoy Paul oversaw the event, which saw widespread participation and significant outcomes statewide. Justice Sujoy Paul highlighted the importance of Lok Adalats in reducing court burdens and promoting goodwill. "Lok Adalat ensures a win-win outcome for both parties. It not only saves judicial time but also prevents prolonged litigation," he stated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Justice also underscored the role of community mediation, active in nine districts including Nizamabad and Kamareddy, where trained mediators resolve disputes at the grassroots level, particularly in emotionally sensitive cases such as matrimonial and senior citizen issues. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
The Hindu
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
National Lok Adalat scheduled for July 5 in Chittoor
The Chittoor District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) on Friday announced that the National Lok Adalat will be held across all courts in Chittoor district on July 5. Secretary of the DLSA and Senior Civil Judge M.S. Bharathi asked people to make the most of this opportunity, as it is a quick, cost-free, and amicable resolution to legal issues. The National Lok Adalat will be conducted under the directions of the Supreme Court and will be supervised by the National and State Legal Services Authorities. Judge Bharathi highlighted that cases settled through the Lok Adalat save both time and money, and the verdicts would remain final and binding, with no subject to further appeals. Compoundable criminal cases, civil disputes, motor accident claims, cheque bounce cases, EPs, DVCs, MCs, bank recovery suits, BSNL, and PLP-related cases are eligible for settlements in the Lok Adalats. She appealed to the judicial officers, lawyers, police, revenue, bank, and insurance officials, alongside chit fund companies to coordinate in placing Chittoor district among the top in settlement of cases.
