Darbhanga DLSA at National Lok Adalat: 8,670 Cases Settled, Over ₹11.73 Crore Awarded

by DarbhangaOnline Buero
14 Sep 2026

Darbhanga, Sep 14, 2026: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Darbhanga, achieved a major milestone at the National Lok Adalat held on September 12, 2026, successfully resolving a total of 8,670 cases in a single day. The proceedings led to financial settlements totaling ₹11,73,98,455.36

Among the most notable outcomes was the resolution of several long-pending disputes that had been languishing in the court system for decades. A 44-year-old case was disposed of in the bench of Hon'ble Mr. Satyam, SDJM, while a 30-year-old litigation was settled in the bench of Mr. Ritesh Kumar, ACJM-9. Several 20-year-old pending cases were also amicably resolved across various other benches.

Key Category-Wise Settlements:

Bank-Related Cases: 983
Electricity Disputes: 470
BSNL Matters: 98
Motor Accident Claim Tribunal (MACT) Cases: 30
Family Disputes: 13

This massive single-day clearance marks a historic benchmark for DLSA Darbhanga, demonstrating the strength and efficiency of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in delivering swift relief to litigants.

Speaking on the outcome, officials credited the success to the leadership of Hon'ble Mr. Ajay Kumar Sharma, Chairman of DLSA Darbhanga. The achievement was made possible through the coordinated efforts of judicial officers, advocates, legal service personnel, and key stakeholders, setting a significant precedent for fast-track justice in the district.