Delhi to hold National Lok Adalat on September 13: Traffic violators can waive upto 75% of their challans

National Lok Adalat: The Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) is organizing the National Lok Adalat on September 13, 2025 for peaceful settlement of all types of civil and criminal compoundable cases including the settlement of pending challan cases for challan offenders. The DSLSA in coordination with the Delhi Traffic Police, will hold the Lok Adalat between 10 AM and 4 PM across multiple court complexes in Delhi.

Lok Adalat aims to reduce judicial burden and promote quick dispute resolution. The allowance for relief on pending traffic challans in Lok Adalat are often generous enough with fines potentially waived by as much as 75 per cent, depending on the nature of cases.

Where the Lok Adalat will be held?

The Lok Adalat will be held across seven court complexes in Delhi: 

1)Patiala House 

2)Karkardooma

3)Rouse Avenue

4)Tis Hazari 

5)Dwarka 

6)Saket

7)Rohini

How to participate?

To participate, drivers must register online and secure a token and appointment letter, failing which they will not be heard on the settlement day.

1)Visit the official website of Delhi Traffic Police

2)Click on the ‘Delhi State Legal Services Authority’ option.

3) Enter your details along with pending challan information.

4) Submit the form.

5) You will then receive the download link for your Lok Adalat token.

Which type of cases will be heard?

The hearing at Lok Adalat will cover minor and compoundable offenses like driving without a helmet, not wearing a seatbelt, or lacking a valid pollution certificate, while serious violations like drunk driving, hit-and-run, or fatal accidents remain ineligible.

A Lok Adalat, or People's Court, is a voluntary, alternative dispute resolution body in India that provides a speedy, cost-effective, and informal way for parties to settle disputes through conciliation and compromise. It is established under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.

Lok Adalat is held every year to ease the burden on Courts with amicable settlement of cases. This provides opportunity to Delhi drivers to clear their dues of pending challans at lower cost. The next Lok Adalat is scheduled to be held on December 13, 2025.