Correct Answer - Option 2 : a retired judge
The correct answer is a retired judge.
A Lok Adalat means people's court.
A Lok Adalat was established by the government to settle the disputes by mutual consent.
- It is presided over by a sitting or retired judicial officer as the chairman with a lawyer and a social worker.
- Disputes are solved through conciliation and compromise between litigants.
- In Lok Adalat, both parties should agree to the settlement.
- Here, the public can settle Their disputes free of cost. If the fee was paid in the regular court, the fee is refunded after the settlement.
- This court doesn't follow the Evidence Act and any procedural laws strictly.
Thus, it is clear that a Lok Adalat is generally presided over by a retired judge.
- The idea of Lok Adalat was advocated by a former Chief Justice of India, Justice P.N. Bhagawati.
- The first Lok Adalat was held in Gujarat on 14 March 1982.
