Historic achievement by BSLSA under the leadership of Justice Sudhir Singh; settlement amount crosses ₹4.23 billion
Advocate Suman Kumari, Legal Correspondent, 13th September 2026, Patna: : Bihar has achieved a significant milestone in the disposal of cases through the National Lok Adalat held across all districts of the state on September 12, 2026. Under the effective leadership and guidance of Justice Sudhir Singh, Executive Chairman, Bihar State Legal Services Authority (BSLSA) and Executive Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, the National Lok Adalat witnessed the disposal of more than two lakh cases.
A total of 2,00,211 cases were disposed of, with a cumulative settlement amount of ₹4,23,21,96,855. In addition, 84,894 traffic challan cases were disposed of, involving a settlement amount of ₹10,13,42,534.
The figures have emerged as a significant achievement in the history of Lok Adalats in Bihar, particularly in terms of the large-scale disposal of cases and the settlement amount involved.
55,872 Court Cases Disposed of
One of the most significant aspects of the September 12 National Lok Adalat was the disposal of 55,872 court cases.
The figure represents a substantial increase compared to the number of court cases disposed of in previous National Lok Adalats. The comparative figures are:
- May 9, 2026: 38,653 court cases disposed of
- March 14, 2026: 40,524 cases
- September 13, 2025: 40,889 cases
- December 13, 2025: 37,696 cases
- May 10, 2025: 27,736 cases
- March 8, 2025: 31,382 cases
- September 12, 2026: 55,872 cases
The latest figure marks a notable rise in the disposal of court cases through the Lok Adalat mechanism.
More Than Two Lakh Cases Settled
The disposal of 2,00,211 cases in a single National Lok Adalat highlights the expanding role of the Lok Adalat system in providing speedy and accessible justice to litigants.
Lok Adalats provide an alternative mechanism for resolving disputes through mutual agreement and settlement between the parties. The process helps litigants avoid prolonged litigation while also contributing towards reducing the burden of pending cases on regular courts.
The large number of cases disposed of across Bihar demonstrates the scale at which the legal services mechanism has been mobilised for providing accessible dispute resolution to citizens.
84,894 Traffic Challan Cases Also Resolved
Traffic challan cases constituted another major component of the National Lok Adalat.
A total of 84,894 traffic challan cases were disposed of, involving a settlement amount of ₹10,13,42,534.
The disposal of such a large number of traffic-related cases provided an opportunity to litigants to settle their pending matters through the Lok Adalat mechanism.
Focus on Speedy and Accessible Justice
The Bihar State Legal Services Authority has been working towards strengthening access to justice and facilitating speedy disposal of pending matters.
The latest National Lok Adalat has further highlighted the potential of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in reducing litigation and providing timely relief to parties.
The large-scale disposal of cases is also significant from the perspective of reducing the pendency of cases and encouraging settlement-based resolution wherever legally permissible.
BSLSA Achieves New Milestone Under Justice Sudhir Singh
The latest achievement has come under the leadership of Justice Sudhir Singh, Executive Chairman of BSLSA-cum-Executive Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.
Under his leadership and guidance, BSLSA has been consistently working towards improving the effectiveness of legal services and making justice more accessible to ordinary citizens.
The disposal of 55,872 court cases in the latest National Lok Adalat is being viewed as an important milestone in this continuing effort.
The comparison with previous National Lok Adalats also indicates a substantial increase in the number of court cases settled through the mechanism.
Patna High Court Records 111% Case Clearance Rate
During Justice Sudhir Singh’s tenure as Executive Chief Justice, the Patna High Court has also recorded significant progress in judicial disposal.
The case strike rate stood at 111 percent, meaning that more cases were disposed of than were instituted during the relevant period.
The figure reflects the emphasis on effective case management and expeditious disposal of pending matters.
Important Administrative and Judicial Initiatives
As Executive Chief Justice, Justice Sudhir Singh has taken several important administrative and judicial initiatives aimed at strengthening the functioning of the judiciary and improving the overall efficiency of the justice delivery system.
Under his guidance, BSLSA has also continued to focus on expanding the reach and effectiveness of legal services and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
The latest National Lok Adalat is another significant step in this direction, with the disposal of more than two lakh cases demonstrating the extensive reach of the legal services system across Bihar.
A Landmark Achievement for Bihar’s Legal Services System
The September 12 National Lok Adalat has emerged as a landmark event for Bihar’s legal services system.
With 2,00,211 total cases disposed of, ₹4,23,21,96,855 in settlement amount, and 84,894 traffic challan cases settled for ₹10,13,42,534, the figures underline the scale of the exercise.
More importantly, the disposal of 55,872 court cases represents a significant improvement over the figures recorded in several previous National Lok Adalats.
The achievement reflects the coordinated efforts of the Bihar State Legal Services Authority, judicial officers, legal services institutions, advocates, court personnel and litigants participating in the settlement process.
The success of the National Lok Adalat also reinforces the importance of alternative dispute resolution in providing faster, affordable and accessible justice to citizens.
The record performance of the September 12 exercise demonstrates that with effective institutional leadership, coordinated efforts and a sustained focus on access to justice, significant progress can be made in reducing litigation and resolving disputes through consensual mechanisms.
