Pune Tops Maharashtra in National Lok Adalat, Settles 1.45 Lakh Cases, Recovers ₹665 Crore
Pune has once again set a benchmark by emerging as the top district in Maharashtra during the National Lok Adalat held on September 13. Under the guidance of Principal District and Sessions Judge MK Mahajan, the event at the Shivajinagar District Court successfully resolved 1.45 lakh cases in a single day, collecting a record ₹665.44 crore in settlement amounts.
Out of 2,43,424 cases brought forward, 1,45,101 were settled. This included 1,27,541 regular cases and 17,560 handled through a special drive aimed at clearing pending matters. The Lok Adalat also saw significant progress in pre-litigation cases, where ₹98.25 crore was settled. Of the 1,84,744 pre-litigation cases, 1,03,066 were resolved.
The post-litigation segment handled 58,680 pending cases, of which 24,475 were settled, along with 17,560 cases cleared as part of the special drive. The settlements from post-litigation disputes accounted for ₹567.19 crore.
The wide variety of cases addressed during the event included 50,380 bank loan recoveries, 18,374 compoundable criminal cases, 48,167 water tax matters, and 2,004 cheque dishonor cases. A total of 135 panels worked throughout the day to ensure smooth proceedings and efficient case handling.
Judge MK Mahajan described the Lok Adalat as more than just a dispute resolution mechanism. “It’s a people-driven movement that builds trust in the justice system. This record-breaking achievement is the result of the collective effort of everyone involved,” he said.
Sonal Patil, Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, extended her gratitude to judges, lawyers, court staff, volunteers, and local authorities for their hard work in making the event a success.
With this outstanding performance, Pune has once again demonstrated its commitment to making justice accessible, faster, and people-friendly.
