Adalat story revolves around a middle class gentle girl Nirmala(Nargis) who
along with her mother lives with her uncle. In college she falls in love with
Rajan(Pradeep Kumar). After graduation they get separated and Niramala starts
working for a drama company whos owner is Kedarnath(Pran) who secretively deals
in prostitution ans has his sight on Niramala. One day in a police raid Niramala
gets arrested but is set free for being innocent and her uncle throws her out
anyway. Rajans father unknowingly gives her shelter and the two are reunited.
One night before rajan leaves for America the two come together and on his
departure Nirmala discovers that she is pregnant, she informs his father and he
tosses her out.