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PM Modi's message to legal fraternity P

Mr Modi's message to legal fraternity is Sabka nyay is as important as sabka vikaas.This was in context of Lok Adalats.He said that Lok Adalats have become a means for people to access justice that is timely and satisfactory.He also suggested that rendering free legal aid to poor could become a criterion in selection of judges.  
Lok Adalats: It is the people's court as 'Lok' stands for People and 'Adalat' stands for court.the Lok Adalats can settle disputes only on the basis of compromise or settlement among The parties. If the parties do not arrive at a settlement, the case is either returned to the court of law or the parties are advised to seek remedy in a court of law.
Benefits:
1. no court fee
2. there is no strict application of the procedural laws.
3. disputes can be brought before the Lok Adalat directly instead of going to a regular court first.
4. Decision is binding on the applicants and they can't apply in other court. Thus,it lessens the delay in the settlement.
Legal Service Day: It is celebrated every year on 9th november.
- It was started by the Supreme court in the year of 1995.
- Aim:to offer the free of charge, proficient and legal services to the people of weaker sections of society.

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