Delhi Lok Adalat for Traffic Challans 2026 – Date, Token & Process
Everything you need to know about settling pending traffic challans at the National Lok Adalat in Delhi – next date, eligibility, challan slip download, documents and how an advocate can help.
What Is Lok Adalat?
Lok Adalat (“people’s court”) is an alternative dispute resolution forum set up under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. In Delhi, the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA), together with the District Courts and Delhi Traffic Police, holds National Lok Adalats a few times a year where pending compoundable traffic challans can be settled quickly – often for an amount lower than the court would otherwise impose. A settlement in Lok Adalat is final, and the challan is disposed of the same day.
Which Traffic Challans Are Eligible?
Usually eligible (compoundable)
- Overspeeding
- Red-light / signal jumping
- Riding without helmet, driving without seatbelt
- Wrong or no parking
- No PUC certificate, no fitness certificate
- Defective or missing number plate
- Wrong-side driving and lane violations (case-dependent)
Not settled in Lok Adalat
- Drunk driving
- Hit-and-run cases
- Dangerous driving causing injury or death
- Underage / juvenile driving
- Challans involving criminal offences
- Challans not yet sent to court, or outside the cut-off date in the notice
Reports on the October 2026 Lok Adalat say compoundable challans pending up to 30 June 2026 are covered. The exact cut-off and category list are in each official notice.
How to Settle a Challan in Delhi Lok Adalat – Step by Step
- Check pending challans on echallan.parivahan.gov.in or the Delhi Traffic Police site using your vehicle number.
- Download the Lok Adalat challan slip from the Delhi Traffic Police Lok Adalat page when the window opens. Slips are issued on a first-come basis until the daily quota fills.
- Note your court complex and bench printed on the slip – e.g. Tis Hazari, Patiala House, Karkardooma, Rohini, Saket, Dwarka or Rouse Avenue.
- Visit on the Lok Adalat day (usually 10 am – 4 pm) with the slip, documents and payment method.
- Settle and pay the amount fixed by the bench and collect the receipt. The challan status updates after disposal.
Documents to carry
- Printout of the Lok Adalat challan slip / appointment letter
- Challan copy or challan number
- Vehicle RC, driving licence and government photo ID
- Authority letter if someone else is attending for the owner
Why Take an Advocate’s Help for Lok Adalat?
Eligibility check
We verify which of your challans are actually in court and eligible – so you don’t waste a trip.
Slip download support
Slips run out fast. We help you get them as soon as the window opens.
On-the-day guidance
Know the right bench, queue and paperwork. Advocate assistance where permitted.
Plan B for the rest
Non-eligible challans? We route them to the Evening Court, Weekend Court or Virtual Court.
Missed the slip or confused about eligibility?
Register once – our advocates will check every pending challan on your vehicle and tell you the fastest legal way to clear it.
Lok Adalat vs Evening Court vs Weekend Court
| Lok Adalat | Evening Court | Weekend Court | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency | Few fixed dates a year | Working days | Sundays & 2nd Saturdays |
| Timing | ~10 am – 4 pm | ~5 pm – 7 pm | ~10 am – 4 pm |
| Booking | Official challan slip | Official online slot | As notified |
| Register with us | Register | Register | Register |
Lok Adalat FAQs
When is the next Lok Adalat in Delhi for traffic challans?
The next National Lok Adalat in Delhi is scheduled for 25 October 2026 (Sunday), as per the Delhi Traffic Police advisory. It was rescheduled from 12 September 2026.
How do I download the Lok Adalat token or challan slip?
Slips are downloaded from the Lok Adalat section of the Delhi Traffic Police website (traffic.delhipolice.gov.in) when the window opens. For October 2026, the download was reported to start on 19 October at 10 am, subject to daily limits.
Will my challan amount be reduced in Lok Adalat?
The bench can settle compoundable challans for a reduced amount, but it is not guaranteed. The final amount is decided by the Lok Adalat bench on the day.
Can I settle an online e-challan that is not yet in court?
Challans still pending with the traffic police (not sent to court) can usually be paid directly online. Lok Adalat generally handles challans that have been forwarded to court.
Can someone else attend Lok Adalat on my behalf?
Usually a representative can attend with the slip, documents and an authority letter, and an advocate can assist. Check the rules in the current notice.
What happens if I miss the Lok Adalat date?
Your challan remains pending. You can wait for the next Lok Adalat or settle it in an Evening Court, Weekend Court or regular court.