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Lok Adalat 2025: Vehicle owners across India will get a chance to settle their pending traffic challans at the National Lok Adalat, which is scheduled to be held today, on 13th September 2025. Organized in courts across the country, the Lok Adalat is meant for minor traffic violations such as driving without a helmet or seat belt, over-speeding, wrong parking, or not having a Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate.
Citizens who attend can benefit from reduced fines or complete waivers, helping them save time and money while avoiding long court processes.
Serious offences such as drunk driving, hit-and-run incidents, and negligent driving causing death will not be covered. By offering users this one-day platform, the government aims to reduce pressure on courts and encourage people to follow traffic rules more responsibly.
Here’s how you can participate in Lok Adalat 2025 Delhi
To participate in the Delhi Lok Adalat and resolve pending traffic challans or e-challans, applicants must register online. The steps include:
- Visiting the Delhi Traffic Police website at traffic.delhipolice.gov.in
- Selecting the ‘Delhi State Legal Services Authority’ option
- Filling in details such as full name, contact number, vehicle registration number, and pending challan information
- Submitting the form after review
After successful submission, applicants receive a token number and appointment letter by email. A confirmation link and token download link are also provided.
The Lok Adalat hearing will be held from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Documents necessary on the hearing day
On the scheduled date, vehicle owners must carry:
- Printed appointment letter
- Token number
- Original documents, including vehicle papers and challan receipts
Authorities advise reaching the venue at least one hour before the proceedings begin.
Traffic challans eligible for settlement
The upcoming Lok Adalat will offer waivers or reduced fines for minor traffic offences, such as:
- Not wearing a seat belt or helmet
- Ignoring traffic signals
- Over-speeding
- Improper parking
- Driving without a valid PUC
- Missing number plates
- Lacking a vehicle fitness certificate
- Driving in the wrong lane
- Driving without a valid license
- Challans issued in error
- Offences not specifically listed
Not covered under relief
Serious violations will not qualify for relief, including:
- Driving under the influence
- Hit-and-run cases
- Deaths due to negligent driving
- Underage driving
- Illegal racing or speed trials
- Vehicles tied to criminal cases
- Cases already in court
- Challans issued from other states
Lok Adalat 2025 – Delhi venues
In Delhi, Lok Adalat sessions will be conducted at:
- Dwarka Court
- Tis Hazari Court
- Rohini Court
- Rouse Avenue Court
- Karkardooma Court
- Patiala House Court
- Saket Court
Additional sessions will also take place at:
- Delhi High Court
- District Courts
- Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
- Debt Recovery Tribunal
- Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
- Permanent Lok Adalats
Key benefits for citizens
Through Lok Adalat, citizens can:
- Settle minor violations with reduced or waived fines
- Avoid legal expenses
- Save time by bypassing long court procedures
- Allow the judiciary to focus on more serious cases
This initiative promotes compliance with traffic laws while expediting the resolution of minor disputes.