Key facts
- Lok Adalats and DLSAs lack the authority to grant divorce.
- The Allahabad High Court issued this verdict.
- The ruling was made on a petition challenging a 2018 DLSA order.
This ruling clarifies the jurisdictional boundaries of legal bodies in India, specifically addressing the powers of Lok Adalats and District Legal Services Authorities concerning divorce proceedings. The High Court's decision emphasizes that these bodies are not empowered to grant divorces, reinforcing the proper legal channels for such matters.