A state-wide special Lok Adalat in Chhattisgarh settled 1,996 cheque-bounce cases filed under Section 138, marking a significant round of dispute resolution across the state. The disposed matters were collectively valued at Rs 57.01 crore.
According to the available details, authorities had identified 9,641 cases for disposal during the exercise. The outcome highlights the role of Lok Adalats in reducing the burden of pending financial and commercial disputes through negotiated settlements.
Cheque-bounce cases under Section 138 often involve prolonged litigation tied to unpaid dues and business transactions. A large-scale settlement drive of this kind can help speed up recovery efforts for parties involved while also easing pressure on regular court proceedings.
The Chhattisgarh initiative underscores how special Lok Adalats are being used to address high volumes of pending cheque-bounce matters in a time-bound manner. With thousands of cases taken up statewide, the exercise reflects a broader push for faster resolution of monetary disputes.
