Upcoming National Lok Adalat in Himachal Pradesh to Address 15,000 Cases
National Lok Adalat Scheduled for September 12, 2026
In Dharamshala, Mr. R. Mihul Sharma, the Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority for Kangra, has announced that National Lok Adalats will be held in all district and subordinate courts across Himachal Pradesh on September 12, 2026. This initiative is in accordance with directives from the National Legal Services Authority based in New Delhi and the Himachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority in Shimla.
The Kangra district alone is set to address approximately 15,000 cases during this Lok Adalat. The cases encompass a variety of issues, including banking disputes, labor conflicts, unpaid electricity and water bills, matrimonial matters, cheque bounce cases, pre-litigation disputes, and ongoing court cases. Residents interested in resolving their issues before initiating legal proceedings can approach the relevant court or legal services authority.
For additional details, individuals can reach out to the District Legal Services Authority in Kangra at Dharamshala by calling 01892-222370. They can also contact the Sub-Divisional Legal Services Committees in Dharamshala at 01892-222018, Kangra at 01892-264808, Dehra at 01970-233599, Palampur at 01894-231614, Nurpur at 01893-220770, Baijnath at 01894-262477, Jawali at 01893-264307, and Indora at 01893-241210.
Additionally, citizens can file their grievances online via the National Legal Services Authority's website or by calling the toll-free helpline at 15100.
Mr. Sharma encouraged the community to actively participate in the forthcoming National Lok Adalat to amicably settle their disputes through mutual agreement.