The correct answer is: C. 1987
Lok Adalats are formed under the Legal Services Authority Act, 1987. The Act was enacted to provide free and accessible legal services to the poor, marginalized, and disadvantaged sections of society. Lok Adalats are quasi-judicial bodies that are presided over by a sitting or retired judge of a High Court or a District Judge. They have the power to settle disputes through mediation, conciliation, or arbitration.
The Act provides for the establishment of State Legal Services Authorities (SLSAs) and District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) at the state and district levels, respectively. The SLSAs and DLSAs are responsible for the implementation of the Act and for providing legal services to the poor and marginalized.
Lok Adalats have been instrumental in resolving a large number of disputes at the grass-roots level. They have also helped to reduce the burden on the courts. The Act has been amended several times since its enactment, most recently in 2019.
The following are the options for the question:
A. 1980: The Legal Services Authorities Act was not enacted in 1980.
B. 1985: The Legal Services Authorities Act was not enacted in 1985.
C. 1987: The Legal Services Authorities Act was enacted in 1987.
D. 1990: The Legal Services Authorities Act was not enacted in 1990.