National Lok Adalat 2025 to Clear Pending Traffic Challan
Clear your old traffic challans fast. Learn how Lok Adalat offers 50-90% fine cuts, simple steps, and upcoming dates to save time and hassle
If you’ve been sitting on unpaid traffic challans because the fines are too high or the Virtual Court never showed your case, Lok Adalat is usually the easiest way to fix it. Most people use it to close old challans in a single day and achieve a practical reduction in the amount they owe.
This guide keeps things simple. First, we show you the quickest way to reduce your challan. If you have limited time, begin with that. Then, if you want the full picture, we explain what gets discounted, how tokens work, and how Delhi, Haryana, and UP handle Lok Adalat. Everything you need to settle your challans without confusion is right here.
The Quickest Way to Get Your Challan Reduced Today
You’re here to get your challan reduced, and we’re here to make it happen fast.
Our customers have consistently saved more than 50% on their challan amount through a completely legal and transparent process.
Here is How we Help You Right Away:
- Upload your challan on WhatsApp or just fill your details on attached form, and our legal team will prepare your case.
- We review your challan, RC, and DL to confirm eligibility and ensure everything is accurate.
- Our mediator visits Lok Adalat, registers your case with an official token and presents it for you.
- You pay the reduced amount through the official court system and receive a court-stamped receipt.
We currently support Delhi, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad. Share your challan now and see how much you can save today.
What Traffic Challan Lok Adalat Does?
Traffic Lok Adalat is a one-day settlement forum run by the State Legal Services Authorities. Instead of a formal trial, your challan is reviewed for settlement. When the amount is confirmed, you pay it, and the case closes.
For most people, it works best because the process is short, predictable, and often reduces fines for compoundable offences.
Which Challans Can & Can't Be Settled?
Most day-to-day violations are eligible:
✅ Overspeeding
✅ Red-light jumping
✅ Helmet or seatbelt violations
✅ Missing or expired documents (varies by state)
✅ Old pending e-challans
✅ Camera-generated challans
These are considered compoundable, and they can be legally closed by paying the suggested settlement amount.
Challans that usually cannot be settled through Lok Adalat:
❌ Drunk driving (Sec 185)
❌ Hit-and-run cases
❌ FIR-linked accident cases
❌ No valid insurance (Sec 196 in many states)
These require regular court hearings because they are non-compoundable offences.
Is Your Challan Eligible for Lok Adalat Settlement?
This is the quickest way to check whether your challan is eligible for Lok Adalat.
Step 1: Check Your Status
First, find out where your case stands.
- Visit the Virtual Courts website.
- Select your state/department (e.g., Delhi Traffic Department).
- Click "Proceed Now."
Step 2: Search for Your Case
Once you are in, use the search box to find your specific challan. You can search by:
- Mobile Number
- Challan Number
- Vehicle Number
If your challan is older than 3 months, it may have been transferred out of the Virtual Court system and sent to a Lok Adalat or regular court.
If the case is in Lok Adalat, we are here to handle it for you.
If it isn’t, we first need to file an application to transfer the case to Lok Adalat through the DLSA (District Legal Services Authority) of the incident’s jurisdiction and this process usually takes an entire week.
- The challan must be at least 3 months old for this process.
- Once submitted, the DLSA will issue the date, time slot, and location for the Lok Adalat hearing.
Based on our experience, challans typically get settled and significantly reduced in every Lok Adalat session.
Documents Required for Lok Adalat Challan Settlement
If your case has moved to court/Lok Adalat and you need us to step in, we will need a few simple documents to file the application on your behalf.
Application: Duly stamped with a ₹10 ticket.
The Challan Copy.
Virtual Court Transfer Message: (Proof that it moved from the online portal).
ID Proof.
Vakalatnama: This allows us to represent you without you having to be present in court (Stamped with ₹2 ticket).
Just drop us a message on WhatsApp, and we’ll take it from there! We’ll help you step-by-step to give you the quickest resolution.
Why People Prefer Lok Adalat For Challan?
Traffic Lok Adalat offers a few practical advantages:
- Many states allow a 50-90% reduction on eligible challans during official Lok Adalat sessions. As you can see in the attached screenshot, the Reddit user received a massive discount without any hassle in just a few hours.
- Multiple old challans can be closed on the same day.
- No long forms or court procedures.
- No need for a lawyer for basic traffic matters.
For many families, this becomes the easiest way to start fresh and avoid repeated summons or delays.
Upcoming Lok Adalat Dates & Official Sources (Delhi NCR)
Every state’s Legal Services Authority announces its own schedule. National Lok Adalats are usually held four times a year, in March, June, September, and December. On the other hand, states may add traffic-specific sessions as needed to handle the backlog.
National Lok Adalat (NALSA): Next Expected Date
National Lok Adalats are typically held on a single day across the country. The next nationwide session is expected to follow NALSA’s annual calendar. Which is 13 December 2025
Official site for updates: https://nalsa.gov.in
1. Delhi (DSLSA)
Delhi regularly conducts dedicated traffic Lok Adalats because of the high volume of e-challans.
- Last officially announced date: 10 January 2026
- Next expected date: Will align with the upcoming National Lok Adalat unless DSLSA issues a separate traffic-specific notice.
- Official DSLSA website: https://dslsa.org
- Legal Aid Helpline: 1516
- Email: dlsa.delhi@nic.in
- Check Delhi challans: https://delhitrafficpolice.nic.in
- Check national e-challans: https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in
Delhi residents often get significant reductions, mostly because bulk settlements move faster at DSLSA venues.
🔔 The Delhi Lok Adalat Session Originally Set for 13th December 2025 Will Now Take Place on 10th January 2026.
2. Haryana (HSLSA)
Haryana usually follows the National Lok Adalat dates unless notified otherwise.
- Next expected date: Will match the next National Lok Adalat. (13 December 2025)
- Official HSLSA website: https://hslsa.gov.in
- Legal Aid Helpline: 1800-180-2057
- Check Haryana challans: https://haryanatraffic.gov.in
Haryana does not frequently publish traffic-specific Lok Adalat calendars, so the safest reference point is the NALSA date.
3. Uttar Pradesh (UPSLSA)
UPSLSA also follows NALSA’s national calendar unless a district announces an additional session.
- Next expected date: Same as the next National Lok Adalat. (13 December 2025)
- UPSLSA website: https://upslsa.up.nic.in
- Legal Aid Helpline: 1800-419-4666
- Check UP challans: https://traffic.uppolice.gov.in
How Traffic Challan Lok Adalat Works (Simple Step-by-Step)
Traffic Challan Lok Adalat is meant to clear old compoundable traffic challans in a single day. The process is quick, and the payable amount is often reduced. There’s no formal court hearing.
Step 1: Check Your Challans
Start by checking how many challans are pending. Use the Parivahan e-Challan portal or your state traffic police website. (echallan.parivahan.gov.in)
Step 2: Check the Lok Adalat Date and Get Token
See the official notice on the State Legal Services Authority (SLSA) website, the traffic police site, or the district court notice board.
Note: Most states don’t use the Delhi-style booking portal. Lok Adalat in many places is a walk-in or uses local tokens issued at the court. Always check your State Legal Services Authority (SLSA), traffic police, or district court notice first.
Step 3: Visit the Venue on the Given Date
Go to the court or venue mentioned in the notice. Carry your Token, challan number or vehicle number, RC, driving licence and any valid ID.
Note: Many Lok Adalat events have long queues, so arriving before opening will reduce wait time. As many people get in line well before 10:00 AM.
After that, go to the help desk. Show challan screenshots and ID. Staff verify and confirm whether the challan is eligible that day.
Step 4: Verification at the Help Desk
Staff will pull up your challans and confirm which ones qualify for settlement.
Step 5: Settlement by Judge/Mediator
Parties involved in traffic challan cases negotiate a mutually acceptable settlement, often resulting in reduced fines, with the assistance of a mediator or bench.
Step 6: Make the Payment
Pay through UPI, cash or card, depending on what the venue supports.
Step 7: Collect Your Settlement Slip
You’ll receive a payment receipt or settlement slip.
This is it. This closes your challan officially.
How to Download Your Lok Adalat Token
Essential: A token is your entry slip. Without it, you will not be allowed inside the Lok Adalat. Token slots usually open 3-4 days before the Lok Adalat date and fill up within minutes.
Wait for Token Opening
- Tokens are not always available.
- They open only 3-4 days before the Lok Adalat date and fill up within minutes, usually around 10 AM.
Go to the Official Website
- Visit: https://traffic.delhipolice.gov.in
- Look for a notice related to lok adalat, then click it.
Enter Vehicle Details
Fill in:
- Your Vehicle Number
- Last five digits of Chassis or Engine Number
Select Your Challans
You will see all your pending challans.
Tip: If you have many, select the highest number of challans first (usually only two challans or five notices are allowed).
Choose Court & Time Slot
Select:
- Court complex (Saket, Rohini, Dwarka, etc.)
- Time slot (Morning or Afternoon)
Download & Print the Token
- Click ‘Download Token’.
- Make sure: Carry a printed copy of the token to the court. Mobile copies are often not accepted at the gate.
Virtual Court vs Lok Adalat: Which Is Better?
Both Virtual Court and Lok Adalat help clear traffic challans, but the processes, availability, and levels of fine reduction differ significantly.
Virtual Court | Lok Adalat | |
Mode | Fully online | Physical court visit |
Challan Availability | Many challans do not appear due to backend delays | Covers almost all compoundable challans |
Fine Reduction | Very little or no reduction in most cases | Higher reduction in most states |
Best For | 1–2 new challans that appear online | Old, multiple, high-value challans |
Public Preference | Less preferred due to visibility issues | More trusted for bulk settlement |
Traffic Challan Rates & Typical Lok Adalat Settlements
Here are some typical settlement amounts based on what people usually see in Lok Adalats across Delhi, U.P., Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The mutual agreement, facilitated by the judge, always determines the final amount, which can vary from case to case.
Offence | Official Fine (₹) | Lok Adalat Eligible? | Commonly Paid in Lok Adalat (₹) |
General Traffic Violation (No Helmet, No Seatbelt, Signal Jump) | ₹500 – ₹1,000 | Yes | ₹100 – ₹500 (Often settled at 50% or fixed min. amount) |
Over speeding (LMV) | ₹1,000 – ₹2,000 | Yes | ₹500 – ₹1,000 (Usually reduced by ~50%) |
Pollution (No PUC) | ₹10,000 | Yes | ₹500 – ₹2,000 (High reduction if you show a valid new PUC) |
Driving Without Insurance | ₹2,000 (1st), ₹4,000 (2nd) | Yes | ₹500 – ₹1,000 (Must show new valid insurance policy) |
Triple Riding (Two-wheeler) | ₹1,000 | Yes | ₹500 |
Dangerous / Rash Driving | ₹1,000 – ₹5,000 | Partial | ₹1,000 – ₹2,000 (Depends on police evidence) |
No Driving Licence (DL) | ₹5,000 | Yes | ₹500 – ₹1,500 (If you have a DL now, bring it) |
Permit Violation / Overloading | ₹10,000 – ₹20,000+ | Yes | ₹4,000 – ₹8,000 (Commercial vehicles often get approx 40-60% relief) |
Not Giving Way to an Ambulance | ₹10,000 | Rarely | Full Amount / Court Decides (Judges are strict on this) |
Drunk Driving | ₹10,000+ | NO | Full Amount + Court Visit (Non-compoundable; you cannot settle this easily) |
Do’s & Don’ts: Traffic Challan Lok Adalat Checklist
A quick checklist to avoid delays, unnecessary arguments, and common scams.
✅ DO THIS | ❌ DON’T DO THIS |
Do download the Token: Mandatory for Delhi and some metro cities. No token = no entry (guards will send you back). | Don’t Bring All Challans: Most courts allow only a limited number (usually five notices per vehicle). |
Do Bring Hard Copies: Carry printouts of Token, Challan, RC & DL. Mobile screens are often not accepted. | Don’t Expect 100% Free: Lok Adalat gives a reduction, not a full waiver. Expect to pay part of the fine. |
Do Carry Cash: UPI often fails due to network issues inside courts. Cash saves time. | Don’t Go with Non-Compoundable Cases: Drunk driving & serious accidents cannot be settled here. |
Bring New Documents: If fined for PUC/Insurance expiry, carry the new, valid copy for reduction. | Don’t Use Agents: Lok Adalat is direct & free. Outside agents offering zero fines are usually scams. |
Do Check Sent to Court Status: If the challan shows Sent to Court, you must attend the Lok Adalat. | Don’t Argue with the Judge: The judge decides the amount. Arguing can lead to a full fine. |
Conclusion
Most of us don’t have the time or patience to deal with repeated court dates, missing Virtual Court listings, or long queues at Lok Adalat. Although the rules are simple, the process isn’t.
If your goal is to close everything quickly without stress or confusion, then Digilawyer remains the best option.
Many of our clients save flat 50% through a legal Lok Adalat settlement. Upload your challan on WhatsApp or fill out the online form and our team begins your case immediately. You pay the reduced amount directly through the court, and the matter is closed with a proper receipt.
We serve Delhi, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad. Upload your challan now and get immediate help.
FAQs
Most people see a noticeable reduction, especially for older or bulk challans. The exact amount depends on your state’s policy for that session. Some events offer 50-90% relief on compoundable offences.
Yes. As long as the offence is compoundable, commercial vehicles can settle challans in Lok Adalat the same way private cars do.
Yes. Lok Adalat allows multiple challans and multiple vehicles, provided you bring the correct challan details and documents.
No. A Lok Adalat order is final because it is based on mutual settlement. It carries the same force as a civil court decree.
No. For regular traffic matters, you can handle everything yourself. The help desk and mediators guide you through the process.
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