Jammu, May 28: A Lok Adalat was held today in the District Court Complex, Kathua under the Chairmanship of Vinod Chatterji Koul, Chairman, District Legal Services Authority (Principal District & Sessions Judge), Kathua in which a total amount of Rs 1,22,35,000/- was awarded as compensation.
According to spokesperson, two benches were constituted for disposal of cases. He added that Bench No 1 was presided over by Vinod Chatterji Koul, Chairman, District Legal Services Authority (Principal District & Sessions Judge), Kathua himself and was assisted by Smt Sonia Gupta, Addl District and Sessions Judge, Kathua whereas Bench No.2 was presided over by Om Parkash Bhagat, Chairman, Tehsil Legal Services Committee (Sub Judge/CJM), Kathua, assisted by Dinesh Gupta, District Judicial Mobile Magistrate (T), Kathua and Smt. Renu Dogra, Munsiff, Judicial Magistrate First Class, Kathua.
Spokesperson said that 18 cases of different in nature i.e. MACT, Bank Cases and matrimonial cases were taken up, out of which 14 cases were settled by Bench 1. A total amount of Rs. 1,22,35,000/- was awarded. In Bench No.2, 13 cases of different in nature were decided. (JNF) |
