Over 380 cases are settled across Nagaland during the 3rd National Lok Adalat, with INR 5.25 crore in settlements.
DIMAPUR — A total of 387 cases out of 444 taken up were disposed of across Nagaland during the 3rd Quarterly National Lok Adalat on Saturday, amounting to a total settlement of INR 5.25 crore.
Eleven benches were set up in the district headquarters of the district legal services authorities (DLSAs) under the aegis of the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA), recording a disposal rate of approximately 87 per cent, according to an update.
Of the disposed cases, 318 cases were settled at the pre-litigation stage, and 69 were settled from pending litigation. The matters taken up at the pre-litigation stage included bank recovery, loan recovery, and telephone bills, while pending cases comprised criminal compoundable offences, MACT, and other civil disputes.
Dimapur: Dimapur DLSA organised the Lok Adalat at the district court premises. Member Secretary Neiko Akami delivered the introductory note, highlighting the advantages of the Lok Adalat and encouraging stakeholders and litigants to participate in such sittings.
Longshithung Ezung, Chairman, and Julian, Secretary of the Dimapur DLSA, were the presiding officers. Panel lawyers served as conciliators, assisted by PLVs.
Altogether, 152 cases were disposed of, comprising 123 bank recovery cases, three MACT cases, 25 BSNL cases, and one pre-institution mediation and conciliation case, for a total settlement amount of INR 1,71,30,176.
Kohima: Kohima DLSA conducted the Lok Adalat at the District Court Complex, Kohima. Haiyale Kath, panel lawyer, welcomed the attendees.
Mezivolu T Therieh, Principal District and Sessions Judge and Chairperson of Kohima DLSA, was the presiding officer. She briefed the gathering on how the public should utilise the Lok Adalat platform.
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A total of 52 bank recovery cases, eight BSNL cases, one commercial suit, and one NI Act case were settled, with a total settlement amount of INR 1,93,72,236. Eight panel lawyers served as conciliators, assisted by four PLVs.
Tuensang: Tuensang DLSA conducted the Lok Adalat at the District Court Complex, Tuensang.
Somet Chumden Chang, Principal District and Sessions Judge-cum-Chairman, was the presiding officer. Tsaliba, Judicial Magistrate First Class-cum-Secretary, along with P Herola, retainer lawyer, and Ayangla, panel lawyer, served as conciliators.
The State Bank of India (SBI), Main Branch and SBI Bazar Branch, and Nagaland State Cooperative Bank (NStCB) participated. A total of five cases involving an outstanding amount of INR 23,19,547 were taken up, and all five were disposed of with a settlement amount of INR 8,61,913.
Zunheboto: Zunheboto DLSA conducted the Lok Adalat at the District Court Complex, Zunheboto.
Atoka Achumi, District and Sessions Judge-cum-Chairman and Vesutolu Therie, Judicial Magistrate First Class-cum-Secretary, were the presiding officers. Easter H Yepthomi and Vilibo K Zhimo served as conciliators.
A total of five pre-litigation bank recovery cases were taken up, all of which were disposed of with a total settlement amount of INR 20,63,645.
Mokokchung: Mokokchung DLSA held the session at the District Court Complex, Mokokchung. Victo Sema, District and Sessions Judge-cum-Chairman, was the presiding officer. Atenla Ao, JMFC, also attended. Watitemjen, retainer lawyer; Temjenkokla, panel lawyer; Mapujungla; and Chubarenla served as conciliators.
Altogether, 11 pre-litigation bank recovery cases were taken up, of which 10 were disposed of with a settlement amount of INR 8,85,610.
Mon: Mon DLSA held the Lok Adalat at the DLSA front office, Mon. Nokshei Kano, District and Sessions Judge-cum-Chairman and Wokono Yhoshii, Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, were the presiding officers.
Angun Konyak, retainer lawyer; N Mannon, Chief LADC; and M Moba, Deputy LADC, served as conciliators.
A total of 19 pre-litigation and litigation bank recovery cases were taken up, of which 16 were disposed of with a total settlement amount of INR 48,78,450.
Phek: Phek DLSA conducted the session at the District Court Complex, Phek. Duvelu Vero, District and Sessions Judge-cum-Chairperson, and Kilemsungla Jamir, JMFC-cum-Secretary, were the presiding officers.
Vethothi Vero, Chief LADC, and Thukutalu Chizo, panel lawyer, served as conciliators, assisted by PLVs.
A total of 37 pre-litigation bank recovery cases were taken up, and all 37 were disposed of, with a settlement amount of INR 35,41,222.
Wokha: Wokha DLSA held the Lok Adalat at the District Court, Wokha. Vitsino Iralu, Judicial Magistrate First Class-cum-Secretary, was the presiding officer.
Panel lawyers Shanchobeni P Lotha and Abigail Lotha served as conciliators. Renbemo Tungoe, APP, Wokha; Libeni B Jungio, LADC; bank officials; and PLVs were present.
Five pre-litigation bank recovery cases were taken up, of which four were settled. In addition, five pending trial criminal compoundable cases were taken up, of which three were settled. The total settlement amount stood at INR 1,91,500.
Peren: Peren DLSA held the Lok Adalat at the Nagaland State Cooperative Bank, Jalukie. Khrievono Seletsu, Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, was the presiding officer.
A total of 51 pre-litigation bank recovery cases and one pre-litigation dispute relating to electricity bills were taken up. Of these, 42 bank recovery cases were settled and disposed of, with a total settlement amount of INR 16,23,400.
Longleng: Longleng DLSA conducted the Lok Adalat at the District Court Complex, Longleng.
Kumdilong Kessen, Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, was the presiding officer. K Bongyei Phom, retainer lawyer; Yingloi, panel lawyer; and Akongla, panel lawyer, served as conciliators. PLV Asangpongjei was also present.
Altogether, six pre-litigation cases and four pending litigation cases were taken up, of which six were disposed of with a total settlement amount of INR 5,68,957.22.
Kiphire: Kiphire DLSA held the Lok Adalat at the District Court Complex, Kiphire. Holika Sukhalu, Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, was the presiding officer.
Ayiala Imti, Chief LADC, and Limkhushi Thongliu, retainer lawyer, served as conciliators.
Altogether, 47 pre-litigation bank recovery cases were taken up, of which 44 were disposed of with a total settlement amount of INR 14,49,792.