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Explain the term Public Interest Litigation.
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What is Lok Adalat, and state two of its advantages.
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Answer
A Lok Adalat is a people's court in which disputes are settled by conciliation and compromise rather than by adversarial trial. It is quick and costs nothing, and its award is binding on the parties with no appeal, so a dispute is finally settled instead of dragging on.
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Explanation
It has been especially useful in motor accident claims and family disputes.
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