Litigation Cost More Than Awarded Amount: Allahabad HC Pulls Up LIC For Challenging ₹74K Lok Adalat Award

Allahabad High Court noted a ₹74,000 Lok Adalat award against the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) for litigation costs. Lok Adalats are forums for alternative dispute resolution, and their awards are considered binding. This case indicates that LIC was directed to pay a significant amount as costs incurred by the opposing party during the litigation process, as determined by the Lok Adalat. This highlights the role of Lok Adalats in resolving disputes and also in addressing the issue of litigation costs.