Lok Adalat is presided over by __________.

Judge of high court

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Lawyer of high court

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Retired judicial officer

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Retired judicial officer
Lok Adalat literally means people’s court. Lok Adalat is a special type of court in which disputes are settled by the mutual consent. Disputes are solved by direct talks between litigants. Main condition of the Lok Adalat is that both parties in dispute should agree for settlement. The Lok Adalat is presided over by a sitting or retired judicial officer as the chairman, with two other members, usually a lawyer and a social worker.

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