Delhi Lok Adalat for traffic challans: Date, online registration, eligibility, documents required and court list

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• Delhi Lok Adalat to resolve minor traffic fines on January 10, 2026
• Only compoundable e-challans pending till Sept 30, 2025 are eligible
• Online registration opens Jan 5, 2026; daily cap of 45,000 challans applies

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Delhi’s vehicle owners will have a rare opportunity to swiftly resolve pending minor traffic fines next week, as the National Lok Adalat convenes across the capital’s district courts. The event, scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, is designed to provide relief for motorists burdened by compoundable e-challans, offering a streamlined alternative to protracted court hearings.

According to details published by the Delhi Traffic Police, the initiative will see benches — typically comprising a judicial officer and a legal services authority representative — hearing eligible cases in a single sitting. The primary aim is to decongest the system and provide a quick resolution for everyday offences, while explicitly excluding serious criminal violations.

Eligibility and exclusions: A firm boundary



The scheme has clear boundaries. Only compoundable traffic challans pending on the Delhi Traffic Police portal and forwarded to the Virtual Court until September 30, 2025 are eligible for consideration.

Eligible offences include driving without a helmet or seatbelt, over-speeding, jumping red lights, wrong parking, driving without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, ignoring traffic signs, missing number plates and incorrectly issued challans. Driving without a licence may be considered in limited cases.

Serious offences remain firmly outside the Lok Adalat’s purview. These include drunk driving, hit-and-run cases, death due to negligent driving, driving by minors, unauthorised racing and vehicles used in criminal activities. Challans already pending in regular courts or issued by other states are also ineligible.

Mandatory online registration and daily caps



Prospective applicants must follow a strict online procedure. The registration window on the Delhi Traffic Police website will open at 10.00 am on Monday, January 5, 2026. Officials have imposed a cap of 45,000 challans that can be downloaded per day, subject to an overall limit of 1,80,000 for the event.

As outlined in the official guide, vehicle owners must first verify their pending challans on the Delhi Traffic Police or Parivahan portal. Only challans visible on these platforms can be pursued. Following online registration and form submission, applicants will receive a token number and an appointment letter specifying the date, time and assigned court complex.

Documentation and process on the day



On the day of the Lok Adalat, attendees must carry the printed appointment letter, the downloaded challan notice and all original vehicle documents, including the registration certificate, driving licence, insurance papers and PUC certificate. Walk-in cases are generally not accepted.

During the hearing, the bench may choose to reduce or fully waive the fine based on the offence. If a settlement is reached, payment must be made on the same day at a designated counter within the court complex, following which an official receipt will be issued.

The Lok Adalat will be held across all Delhi District Court Complexes, including Patiala House, Karkardooma, Tis Hazari, Saket, Rohini, Dwarka and Rouse Avenue. Authorities have advised applicants to arrive at least an hour early to avoid queues and have noted that no printing facilities will be available at the venues.

A broader mandate for settlement



While the resolution of traffic challans is a key focus, the National Lok Adalat will also adjudicate a range of other civil disputes, such as family and property matters, under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. This mechanism emphasises consensual settlement, allowing for the final closure of cases on the same day without the burden of repeated adjournments.