Visit to The Lok Adalat by The Students of Indian Institute of Legal Studies Cooch Behar
13-05-2025
Date : 10th May, 2025
The students of Indian Institute of Legal Studies Cooch Behar attended the Lok Adalat held at the District Court Complex, Cooch Behar, on 7th May 2025, as part of their curriculum. The visit provided students with valuable exposure to the real-time functioning of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms.
During the visit, the students witnessed live proceedings and interacted with various judicial officers who were presiding over different benches of the Lok Adalat. The following esteemed judicial officers were present during the Lok Adalat sessions:
1. Smt. Sonalee Nandy Chakrabarti, District Judge, Cooch Behar
2. Shri Arnab Datta, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Cooch Behar
3. Smt. Nilanjana Bandyopadhyay, Judicial Magistrate, 1st Court, Sadar
4. Sri Rudra Prasad Ray, Addl. District & Sessions Judge, Fast Track Court(s)
5. Smt. Saptamita Das, Judicial Magistrate, 2nd Court, Sadar
6. Smt. Mandakranta Saha, Judge, Special Court (POCSO) cum Addl. District & Sessions Judge, 2nd Court, Sadar
7. Smt. Sharmistha Ghosh, Civil Judge (Sr. Division) cum Asst. Sessions Judge, Sadar
8. Mr. Pranay Subba, Secretary, DLSA, Cooch Behar
The students observed various types of cases being taken up for amicable settlement, including civil disputes, matrimonial cases, bank recovery matters, and compoundable criminal cases. The presence and guidance of the respected judicial officers greatly enriched the learning experience, offering insights into practical application of legal principles, case management, and the ethos of conciliatory justice.
The visit was not only informative but also inspiring for the students, as it reinforced their understanding of the role of Lok Adalat in ensuring access to justice for all, especially marginalized and economically weaker sections.
The Indian Institute of Legal Studies Cooch Behar extends its sincere gratitude to all the Hon’ble Judges and District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Cooch Behar for their cooperation and support in making this visit meaningful and insightful.
