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Karnataka
By Our Staff Correspondent
Inaugurating the Fast-track District Court here on Saturday, he cited the instances of Brihaspati, Yagnavalkya, Narada, and Shivaji acting as arbitrators. He welcomed the amendments to the Civil Procedure Code saying it was a right step towards exploring the possibility of settling disputes without formal litigation. Advocates should support it and provide free counselling to the poor, he said. Mr. Justice Rangavittalachar said that 6.35 lakh civil and 4.25 lakh criminal cases were pending in 504 courts in the State. Each judicial officer had been burdened with hundreds of cases. The large pendency of cases could be eased if an alternative system of settlement of disputes was evolved, he said. "Cases related to consumer affairs, family matters, land and property issues, and accident relief may be easily solved even without going to court with the mutual consent of the parties. As much as 30 per cent of the cases pending in courts may also be adjudicated outside," he said. Hoping that the fast-track district courts could help in speedy disposal of cases, Mr. Justice Rangavittalachar said that the main objective of the Government, judiciary, and the Bar should be to avoid needless delay in the delivery of justice.
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