Delhi National Lok Adalat on October 25, 2026: Check civil and criminal cases to be covered, timings and how to settle traffic challans

The Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA), under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority, will organise a National Lok Adalat on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

In a social media post on X (formerly twitter), the DSLSA says that the Lok Adalat will be held from 10 am to 4 pm at the Delhi High Court, all district courts, debt recovery tribunals and designated consumer dispute redressal commissions in New Delhi.

The Lok Adalat will take up civil and criminal compoundable cases that can be settled through compromise.

Which cases will be taken up in the National Lok Adalat?

The following categories of cases will be considered for settlement:

• Criminal compoundable offences
• Cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 NI Act
• Money recovery cases
• Motor accident claims cases (MACT)
• Labour dispute cases
• Electricity and water bills cases
• Matrimonial disputes (except divorce)
• Land acquisition cases
• Services matters relating to pay, allowances and retiral benefits
• Revenue cases (pending in District Courts and High Courts only)
• Other civil cases
• Compoundable traffic challans

How can litigants participate in the Lok Adalat?

Litigants and lawyers have been advised to visit the designated court complex and courtroom to avoid inconvenience. Parties can also apply to the court where their cases are pending to have them referred to the Lok Adalat.

Parties were required to submit an application to the Delhi State Legal Services Authority by email or through other means by October 20, 2026, in case of pre-litigation.

How can you settle traffic challans in Delhi Lok Adalat?

Compoundable traffic challans and notices pending in virtual courts up to June 30, 2026, will be taken up in the Lok Adalat.

People can download their challan slips through the Delhi Traffic Police website: https://traffic.delhipolice.gov.in/lokadalat/#/

A maximum of 50,000 challans or notices can be downloaded per day, subject to an overall limit of two lakh challans.

The challan slip will mention the court complex, courtroom number and timing for disposal. People must visit the court specified on their slip to get their challan taken up.

What are the benefits of a Lok Adalat?

A Lok Adalat ensures the settlement of disputes through speedy disposal, amicable settlement and refund of court fee paid.

Decision passed in Lok Adalat will be final and binding on all the parties to the dispute and no appeal shall lie to any court against the award.

Beware of fraudulent calls

The DSLSA has warned people about fraudsters posing as Lok Adalat or DSLSA employees. According to the authority, it does not make calls to people regarding Lok Adalat proceedings. People should be cautious if they receive such calls.