Merits of Lok Adalat

 The litigants would get speedy justice.
 The litigants would get the same justice which they get in the court concerned.
 May get their matter settled only when they are satisfied.
 If any case pending in any court is settled in Lok Adalat , parties would get refund of the court fee paid.
 Justice would be totally inexpensive as the litigants need not spend here anything towards court fees, process fees, postage charges etc.
 Since one of the conciliators would be a judicial officer the litigants would get impartial and fair guidance
 Litigants can directly participate in Lok Adalat.
 It is very effective in settling money claims and there is a higher scope of compromise.
 The Lok Adalat is a legislative attempt to decongest the Courts from heavy burden of cases. There is a need for decentralization of justice.
 Lok Adalats see that operation of the legal system promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity.