Motorists in the capital who are busy clearing their pending traffic challans now have a limited window to settle easily. A National Lok Adalat will be held across Delhi on May 9, 2026, giving vehicle owners an opportunity to get old challans closed through a faster process, often at a reduced penalty. This initiative is organized by Delhi State Legal Services Authority under National Legal Services Authority.
Delhi Lok Adalat on May 9: Important Venues and Timings
The Lok Adalat will function in all the major district court premises of the city including Tis Hazari, Kakardoma, Saket, Patiala House, Rohini, Dwarka and Rouse Avenue. Proceedings are scheduled between 10 am and 4 pm, allowing people to visit a court that is convenient or relevant for issuing a challan.
Delhi Lok Adalat on May 9: How to Register
To participate, pre-registration is required. The registration window opens from May 4 and will continue daily from 10 am to May 7. Applicants need to book their slot through the official portal of Delhi Traffic Police. The authorities have limited the number of challans to 50,000 per day, with a total case limit of 2 lakh for this Lok Adalat. Once registered, motorists must download and print their challan along with appointment slip with token number, which will be required at the venue.
Not all offenses will be considered. The initiative focuses on traffic violations such as riding without a helmet, not wearing a seat belt, over speeding, jumping signals and wrong parking. However, serious crimes like drunk driving, hit-and-run incidents and major accidents are excluded. During this session only challans issued till 31 January 2026 are eligible for settlement.On the day of hearing, persons are required to carry all necessary documents and report on time. A judicial officer will review the case, and depending on the nature of the crime, may reduce or waive the sentence in some cases. If a fine is imposed, it has to be paid to the court immediately. After the process is completed, the challan is cleared from the system.
