Major Settlements at Thane Lok Adalat: Rs 159 Crore Compensation Distributed

The National Lok Adalat in Thane, Maharashtra, settled 31,125 matters resulting in compensation totaling Rs 159.67 crore. A notable case saw the family of Pankaj Ramesh Shedge, who died in a road accident, receive Rs 4.50 crore. Various other claims, including for marital disputes and cheque bouncing cases, were also resolved.

The National Lok Adalat held in Maharashtra's Thane district on Saturday made headline-grabbing settlements, doling out a total compensation of Rs 159.67 crore across 31,125 matters.

A significant portion of this was a Rs 4.50 crore settlement granted to the family of Pankaj Ramesh Shedge, who tragically lost his life in a road accident in December 2022.

District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Secretary I K Suryavanshi reported that the Lok Adalat also resolved 950 long-pending cases and 217 Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) claims, showcasing its pivotal role in delivering justice efficiently.

(With inputs from agencies.)