ILC-2008-SC-MAC-Jan-6
STATE OF PUNJAB & ANR Vs. JALOUR SINGH
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 - Motor Accident Claim
Lok Adalat - Duties of - Lok Adalat to explain and persuade for compromise.
Lok Adalat - Functioning and procedure of - Principles of nature justice, equity and fair play are the guiding principles for Lok Adalat.
Lok Adalat - Modification of award in absence of parties - Not valid and set aside - Matter remitted to High Court to decide the appeal on merit.
Lok Adalat - Role of - Not adjudicatory or judicial and only conciliatory.
Topic(s)-Motor Accident Claim , Lok Adalat , Functioning and Procedure , Principles of Nature Justice