Bengaluru, Nov 15 (PTI) A total of 14.77 lakh pre-litigation and pending cases in the courts were settled through mediation in the 'Rashtriya Lok Adalat' held on November 12 across Karnataka.

Also Read | Rupee Strengthens Slightly Against US Dollar, Stocks Steady as Retail and Wholesale Inflation Moderates.

According to Justice B Veerappa, the executive chairman of the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority, compared to previous Lok Adalats, a record number of cases have been settled this time.

A a total of 1,021 benches -- 1,013 of the district courts and eight of the High Court -- settled a total of 1,76,501 pending cases in various courts.

Also Read | Bengaluru Shocker: Class 10 Student Ends Life After Being Scolded by Teacher for Copying in Class Test; Suicide Note Says ‘Mom, I Am Sorry’.

As many as 14,77,285 cases including 13,00,784 pre-litigation ones were settled through mediation, and a compensation of Rs 1,282 crore was awarded, it was stated.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)