National Lok Adalat settles 1.51 lakh cases in Telangana, ₹42.29 crore refunded to victims - The HinduPublished - September 13, 2026 06:53 pm IST - HYDERABADAs many as 1,51,164 compoundable cases were settled across Telangana during the third National Lok Adalat held on Saturday, including 3,896 cyber fraud cases in which ₹42.29 crore was refunded to victims.The settlement drive, aimed at reducing the pendency of cases and providing litigants an opportunity to resolve disputes through compromise, was conducted across the State. The police department had identified eligible compoundable cases and served notices to the parties. The settlement process began on September 3 and concluded on September 12.Of the total cases settled, 21,843 were FIR cases, 1,404 were Disaster Management cases, 61,052 were e-Petty cases and 62,969 were cases booked under the Motor Vehicles Act. Another 3,896 cybercrime cases were settled, resulting in the refund of ₹42.29 crore to victims.Hyderabad topped the list of police units in terms of disposals, settling 15,944 cases, followed by Khammam with 10,955, Gadwal with 8,469, Warangal with 8,404 and Malkajgiri with 8,109 cases.The settlement process was carried out through the coordinated efforts of the Telangana State Legal Services Authority, district judges, magistrates, District Legal Services Authorities, Commissioners of Police and district Superintendents of Police.The police said the initiative helped litigants settle eligible cases through mutual agreement, saving time and expenses while also providing financial relief to victims of cyber fraud.Published - September 13, 2026 06:53 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }