India, March 15 -- Mohali courts disposed of 23,412 cases during the National Lok Adalat held on Saturday, with settlements reached through mutual compromise in a large number of disputes.

According to officials, a total of 24,992 cases were taken up during the Lok Adalat, including pre-litigation and pending matters. The benches passed awards amounting to Rs.167.75 crore in different cases.

The Lok Adalat was organised under the guidance of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra, executive chairman, Punjab State Legal Services Authority, and Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu, administrative judge, SAS Nagar sessions division.

A total of 27 benches were set up across the district, including Mohali, Kharar and Dera Bassi. Of these, 16 benches function...