Which of the following Acts provides legal status to Lok Adalats in India?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
Explanation: • Lok Adalats get statutory status under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. • Awards passed by Lok Adalats are final and binding on parties. • Their decisions are treated as decrees of a civil court. • No appeal lies against the award of a Lok Adalat. • They aim to provide speedy and inexpensive justice.
Information Booster: • Lok Adalats are part of Article 39A (free legal aid). • Permanent Lok Adalats handle public utility services.
Additional Knowledge: (a) IPC → Criminal law code. (b) CPC → Procedural law, no provision for Lok Adalats. (c) Arbitration Act → Deals with arbitration, not Lok Adalats.