In a major relief for vehicle owners in the national capital, the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA), in collaboration with the Delhi Traffic Police, has announced a special National Lok Adalat on Saturday, January 10, 2026. This one-day event offers a golden opportunity for motorists to settle their long-pending traffic e-challans and notices at a significantly reduced fine or even a complete waiver in certain cases.
With the online booking window having opened on January 5, thousands of residents are rushing to secure their slots. This initiative is part of a larger effort to decongest the judicial system by resolving minor, compoundable traffic violations through mutual settlement rather than lengthy court proceedings.
Key Dates and Token Booking Process
The most critical aspect of the Delhi Traffic Lok Adalat is the mandatory token registration. Unlike regular court visits, you cannot simply walk into a Lok Adalat complex with your challan. You must have a pre-booked appointment and a printed copy of the notice.
The registration link was activated on January 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM on the official Delhi Traffic Police website. Authorities have set a daily download limit of 45,000 challans, with an overall cap of 1,80,000 notices for this session. Given the high demand, slots usually fill up within hours. If you miss this window, you will have to wait for the next National Lok Adalat, typically held once every quarter.
How to Get Your Token:
- Visit the official link:
https://traffic.delhipolice.gov.in/notice/lokadalat. - Enter your vehicle registration number and the last five digits of your chassis or engine number.
- Select the eligible challans you wish to settle (note: there is often a limit, such as 5 challans per vehicle).
- Choose your preferred court complex and time slot.
- Download and print the appointment letter/token. Digital copies on mobile phones are often not accepted at court gates.
Eligible vs. Ineligible Challans
Not every traffic fine can be settled at the Lok Adalat. The current session focuses on compoundable traffic notices that were pending on the portal and forwarded to the virtual courts up to September 30, 2025.
Eligible Offenses: Common minor violations like over-speeding, red-light jumping, driving without a valid PUC certificate, wrong parking, and seatbelt or helmet violations are generally eligible. These are considered “non-dangerous” and are suitable for amicable settlement.
Ineligible Offenses: Serious or criminal traffic violations are strictly excluded. These include:
- Drunken driving cases.
- Hit-and-run incidents.
- Vehicles involved in accidents causing death or serious injury.
- Challans already pending in regular (non-virtual) courts.
Court Complexes and Venue Details
The Lok Adalat will be held simultaneously across seven major district court complexes in Delhi. When booking your token, you must select the venue most convenient for you, or the one where your specific challan has been referred. The participating complexes are:
- Tis Hazari Courts
- Patiala House Courts
- Karkardooma Courts
- Rohini Courts
- Dwarka Courts
- Saket Courts
- Rouse Avenue Courts
Why It Matters for Delhi Motorists
For many drivers, e-challans accumulate over months due to the automated camera systems across the city. These pending fines can become a hurdle during the sale of a vehicle, renewal of insurance, or obtaining a fitness certificate. The Lok Adalat provides a legal “clean slate.”
The impact is twofold: citizens save money through heavy discounts on fines (often 50% to 90%), and the Delhi Traffic Police can clear a massive backlog of digital records. For the judiciary, it frees up the Virtual Courts to focus on more complex legal matters.
What to Carry on January 10?
If you have successfully secured a token, ensure you carry the following to the court complex:
- A physical printout of the Lok Adalat Token/Appointment Letter.
- Original and a copy of your vehicle’s Registration Certificate (RC).
- A valid photo ID (Aadhaar Card or Driving License).
- The printed copy of the specific e-challan/notice you are settling.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I settle my challan online during Lok Adalat?
No. While the booking and token generation are online, the actual settlement and payment happen physically at the designated court complex on the day of the Lok Adalat.
2. What if I missed the token booking deadline?
If the limit of 1,80,000 challans is reached or the link is closed, you cannot attend this session. You will have to wait for the next National Lok Adalat, which is usually scheduled for March 2026.
3. Is there a limit on how many challans I can settle?
Yes, typically the system allows a maximum of 5 notices or challans per vehicle to be downloaded for a single Lok Adalat session to ensure more people can benefit.
4. Will my fine be completely waived?
While judges have the discretion to waive fines for valid reasons (e.g., technical errors in the camera), most cases result in a significantly reduced fine amount rather than a 100% waiver.
5. What happens if I don’t attend after booking a token?
There is no legal penalty for missing the appointment, but your challan will remain “pending” on the portal, and you will lose your chance for a discounted settlement in this round.