What are Lok Adalats? Explain.

 Lok Adalats resolve disputes on the basis of discussion, counselling to provide
speedy and Chief Justice alongwith the mutual and free consultation of the parties
concerned.
 Lok Adalats reduce time and expenditure also.
 These were established to eliminate delay in imparting justice and to speed up
clearance of pending cases earliest possible.
 In 1985, in Delhi, the first Lok Adalat was held and 150 cases were decided within a
single day.