The Supreme Court has observed that Lok Adalats have no jurisdiction to decide a case on merits once it is determined that the parties cannot reach a settlement or compromise. A Bench of Justices AS Bopanna and MR Shah added that once the compromise or settlement fails, the Lok Adalat has to return the case
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