Thane Tops State In National Lok Adalat With 88,733 Cases Settled, ₹149.72 Crore In Settlements
Thane, September 17, 2026: Thane district has once again secured the top position in Maharashtra in the disposal of cases through the National Lok Adalat, settling 88,733 cases involving a total settlement amount of Rs 149.72 crore during the third National Lok Adalat held on September 12. The achievement marks the sixth consecutive occasion on which Thane has topped the state in terms of cases…
Thane district secured first place in Maharashtra for settling 88,733 cases through the National Lok Adalat on September 12, with a total settlement amount of Rs 149.72 crore. This marked the sixth consecutive time Thane topped the state in cases resolved via this mechanism. Organized by the National Legal Services Authority and Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority, the event aimed to expedite dispute resolution and lessen court workload.
Thane's Legal Services Authority reported that 20,631 pending cases and 68,102 pre-litigation matters were settled, encompassing motor accident claims, cheque-bounce cases, family disputes, bank recovery matters, revenue and tax issues, and minor criminal cases. Notably, 701 cases that had lingered for years were also resolved through mutual agreements.
Motor accident settlements totaled Rs 46.43 crore, with one 2.40 crore case in Belapur. 2,106 cheque-bounce cases resulted in Rs 36.54 crore in settlements. 14,717 accused accepted guilt in minor criminal cases, leading to fines totaling Rs 1.63 crore. Revenue and tax matters saw 654 cases settled for Rs 39.49 lakh, while the Family Court settled 47 matrimonial disputes, including five where couples opted to stay together. Settled outcomes are binding, enabling litigants to escape prolonged litigation and court delays.
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