National Lok Adalat 2025 to Clear Pending Traffic Challan

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 explains everything in plain language: what gets a discount and what doesn’t, how token booking works, and what Delhi, Haryana, and UP actually follow on Lok Adalat day. If you want a straightforward way to settle your challans without guesswork, you’ll find it here. 

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 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.  

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.  

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. 

Start by checking how many challans are pending. Use the Parivahan e-Challan portal or your state traffic police website. (echallan.parivahan.gov.in)

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. 

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. 

Staff will pull up your challans and confirm which ones qualify for settlement. 

Parties involved in traffic challan cases negotiate a mutually acceptable settlement, often resulting in reduced fines, with the assistance of a mediator or bench. 

Pay through UPI, cash or card, depending on what the venue supports. 

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. 

• 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. 

• Visit: https://traffic.delhipolice.gov.in 
• Look for a notice related to lok adalat, then click it. 

Fill in: 

• Your Vehicle Number 
• Last five digits of Chassis or Engine Number  

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). 

Select: 

• Court complex (Saket, Rohini, Dwarka, etc.) 
• Time slot (Morning or Afternoon)  

• 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. 

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. 

Do’s & Don’ts: Traffic Challan Lok Adalat Checklist 

A quick checklist to avoid delays, unnecessary arguments, and common scams. 

Conclusion 

Let’s be honest, 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 often isn’t. Once you know which challans qualify and how reductions are usually given, settling them becomes far easier. 

If your goal is to close everything quickly without stress or confusion, you can handle it yourself with the steps in this guide, or you can get expert support when the challan amount is too high to ignore. What matters is choosing the option that saves your time and protects your money. 

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