Delhi Lok Adalat 2026 next date: When can you settle traffic challan next after cancellation of September 12?

The National Lok Adalat scheduled for September 12, 2026, in Delhi has been postponed, leaving thousands of vehicle owners waiting to settle pending traffic challans. The hearing was initially moved to October 10, but the date has now been further rescheduled to October 25, 2026. This means people who were planning to use the September 12 Lok Adalat to dispose of eligible traffic challans will have to wait for the revised date.

Delhi Lok Adalat next date 2026: September 12 Lok Adalat Cancelled

The next date for the Delhi National Lok Adalat is October 10, 2026, according to the latest update. The September 12 sitting was postponed amid arrangements related to the BRICS Summit being held in New Delhi from September 11 to 13. There was some confusion after an earlier announcement said that the postponed Lok Adalat would be held on October 10. That date has subsequently been changed, with October 25 now reported as the revised date.

Can you settle your traffic challan on October 25?

Yes, eligible pending traffic challans can be taken up during the National Lok Adalat process, subject to the applicable rules and availability of the challan for settlement. Lok Adalats are intended to provide a quicker way of resolving certain pending and pre-litigation matters through settlement. Traffic violation cases have been among the matters dealt with through Lok Adalats in Delhi.


However, motorists should not assume that every challan will automatically qualify for settlement. They should check the status and eligibility of their challan before visiting the designated court.

What happens to September 12 Lok Adalat cases?

Cases that were scheduled for the September 12 session has been postponed. They are expected to be taken up according to the revised schedule. For people who had already planned to visit a court or generated documents for the September 12 hearing, it is advisable to check the latest Delhi Traffic Police or court-related information before making another visit.

When can Delhi traffic challan slips be downloaded?

An earlier report on the postponement to October 10 said that traffic violators would be able to download their challan slips from October 5. Since the Lok Adalat date has subsequently been moved to October 25, motorists should check for an updated schedule and fresh instructions before relying on the earlier October 5 timeline.

Why was the September 12 Lok Adalat postponed?

The postponement comes at a time when Delhi is under extensive traffic and security arrangements for the BRICS Summit 2026. The summit is being held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, and Delhi Police has imposed traffic restrictions and diversions across several important roads.

The traffic plan includes more than 35 controlled roads and 22 diversion points, with arrangements subject to change depending on security requirements and VIP movement.

Delhi Lok Adalat 2026: What traffic violators should do

People with pending challans should avoid travelling to a court on September 12 expecting the Lok Adalat to be held as originally planned. Instead, they should keep checking the updated schedule and challan-related instructions.

The key dates at present are:

• Original Lok Adalat date: September 12, 2026


• First revised date announced: October 10, 2026


• Latest reported revised date: October 25, 2026

What is a Lok Adalat?

A Lok Adalat is an alternative dispute-resolution forum designed to facilitate the amicable settlement of eligible cases. It can deal with pending cases as well as certain matters at the pre-litigation stage. The system operates under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, and is intended to provide a simpler and faster route for resolving suitable disputes.

For Delhi motorists, National Lok Adalats have also become an important avenue for dealing with eligible traffic challans.