Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 CommerceOCMCONSUMER PROTECTION2 Marks
Question
How does Lok Adalat help in creation of consumer awareness?
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Answer
Lok Adalat:
Lok Adalat or People’s Court is India’s innovative contribution to the world for resolving cases quickly.
The concept of Lok Adalat was started in Gujarat.
It is an effective way to provide speedy and economical justice to the poor, weak and exploited section of the society.
Generally, the Lok Adalats hear cases related to accident and its compensation, divorce, alimony, general debts, personal complaints, police complaints, etc.
Lok Adalats consist of advocates, social workers, educationalists, reputed citizens, businessmen, police officers, insurance officers, judges and judicial officers.
The Lok Adalats try to solve the cases amicably in such a way that both the parties get satisfied.
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