A special session of the National Lok Adalat is being held today at the Civil Court premises in Araria. The primary objective is to expedite the resolution of cheque bounce cases through mutual understanding and settlement. Prashant Kumar, Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority cum Sub-Judge, informed that all pending cheque bounce cases under Section 138 of the NI Act will be prioritized for disposal.

To facilitate the resolution of these cases, a total of four benches have been constituted for this special Lok Adalat. Each bench will comprise a judicial officer and an advocate member, who will mediate between the parties to reach a compromise. The Authority's Secretary stated that all necessary preparations for the successful organization of this Lok Adalat have been completed. Court staff have also been given detailed instructions regarding the conduct of the Lok Adalat to ensure they can provide proper guidance to the parties and manage the process smoothly.

Appeals have been made to advocates and litigants to take advantage of this opportunity and settle their pending cheque bounce cases through mutual consent. Settlement in a Lok Adalat not only saves time and money but also helps avoid the complexities of legal procedures. This is a crucial step towards making the judicial process simpler and more accessible, ensuring swift justice for the common people.