Lok Adalat — Delhi
Lok Adalat Delhi 2026 — Schedule & Dates
National Lok Adalat, Special Lok Adalat, Daily Continuous Lok Adalat and Permanent Lok Adalat in Delhi — dates, venues, traffic challan slip link and official sources.
Last Updated: 02 October 2026
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Next National Lok Adalat in Delhi: Sunday, 25 October 2026 — at all seven District Court Complexes, the High Court of Delhi, DRTs, Permanent Lok Adalats and Consumer Commissions. Traffic challan slips: from 19 October 2026, 10:00 a.m. on the Delhi Traffic Police Lok Adalat portal.
Next Special Lok Adalat (Cheque Bounce, S.138 NI Act): 21 November 2026.
Next Special Lok Adalat (Cheque Bounce, S.138 NI Act): 21 November 2026.
What a Lok Adalat does: Lok Adalats are held under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 for amicable settlement of pending and pre-litigation disputes. An award of a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a civil court and is final; no appeal lies against it. Offences that are not compoundable cannot be settled in a Lok Adalat.
Who can come: As per DSLSA notifications for 2026 — all types of civil and criminal compoundable cases, except divorce cases. For a pending case, apply to the concerned court for reference; for a pre-litigation dispute, apply to DSLSA/DLSA at least seven days before the Lok Adalat.
Who can come: As per DSLSA notifications for 2026 — all types of civil and criminal compoundable cases, except divorce cases. For a pending case, apply to the concerned court for reference; for a pre-litigation dispute, apply to DSLSA/DLSA at least seven days before the Lok Adalat.
National Lok Adalat — Delhi 2026 NALSA dates and actual dates in Delhi
| Round | NALSA date | Date in Delhi | Notification | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 Mar 2026 (Sat) | 22 Mar 2026 (Sun) — postponed | DSLSA Ref. 01/File/ADRWing/DSLSA/NLA/2026/3066 dt 10.03.2026 | Held |
| 2nd | 9 May 2026 (Sat) | 9 May 2026 (Sat) | DSLSA Ref. 06/DSLSA/ADRW/NLAs/2026/4595 dt 09.04.2026 | Held |
| 3rd | 12 Sep 2026 (Sat) | 10 Oct 2026 fixed, then postponed to 25 Oct 2026 (Sun) | DSLSA Ref. 10/DSLSA/ADRW/NLAs/2026/10673 dt 25.08.2026 & 10/DSLSA/ADRW/NLAs/2026/11105 dt 09.09.2026 | Upcoming |
| 4th | 12 Dec 2026 (Sat) | 12 Dec 2026 as per DSLSA annual notice — watch for any change | DSLSA Ref. 01/DSLSA/ADRW/NLAs/2026/388 dt 13.01.2026 | Upcoming |
Venues (as per DSLSA notifications): all seven District Court Complexes — Tis Hazari, Karkardooma, Patiala House, Rohini, Saket, Dwarka, Rouse Avenue; High Court of Delhi; Debt Recovery Tribunals; Permanent Lok Adalats; Delhi State Consumer Commission and District Consumer Commissions. NALSA dates: letter No. L/34/2018-NALSA dated 04.12.2025 (second Saturday of March, May, September and December).
Traffic Challan — Lok Adalat Slip / Token Delhi Traffic Police portal
Link: traffic.delhipolice.gov.in/lokadalat
For the National Lok Adalat on 25 Oct 2026: challan slips can be downloaded from 19 Oct 2026, 10:00 a.m. Compoundable challans pending up to 30.06.2026 are covered; a maximum of 50,000 slips per day, up to a total of 2 lakh challans (DSLSA Ref. 10/DSLSA/ADRW/NLAs/2026/11105 dt 09.09.2026).
Carry the printed slip to the court complex and court shown on it. Only challans eligible under the notification can be taken up.
For the National Lok Adalat on 25 Oct 2026: challan slips can be downloaded from 19 Oct 2026, 10:00 a.m. Compoundable challans pending up to 30.06.2026 are covered; a maximum of 50,000 slips per day, up to a total of 2 lakh challans (DSLSA Ref. 10/DSLSA/ADRW/NLAs/2026/11105 dt 09.09.2026).
Carry the printed slip to the court complex and court shown on it. Only challans eligible under the notification can be taken up.
Special Lok Adalats — 2026 Delhi and Supreme Court
| Lok Adalat | Date | Cases | Notification | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Traffic Lok Adalat | 5 Apr 2026 (Sun) — shifted from 11 Apr 2026 | Traffic challans | DSLSA Ref. 01/File/ADRWing/DSLSA/NLA/2026/3066 dt 10.03.2026 | Held |
| Special Lok Adalat — Cheque Bounce (S.138 NI Act) | 18 Jul 2026 | Pending & pre-litigation NI Act cases — Delhi District Courts & High Court of Delhi | DSLSA Ref. 07/DSLSA/ADRW/NLAs/2026 dt 18.04.2026 | Held |
| Special Lok Adalat — Cheque Bounce (S.138 NI Act) | 21 Nov 2026 | Pending & pre-litigation NI Act cases — Delhi District Courts & High Court of Delhi | DSLSA Ref. 07/DSLSA/ADRW/NLAs/2026 dt 18.04.2026 | Upcoming |
| Samadhan Samaroh — Special Lok Adalat, Supreme Court of India | 21–23 Aug 2026 | Cases pending in the Supreme Court (requests closed 31.05.2026) | Supreme Court public notice (via NALSA / DSLSA) | Held |
Daily Continuous Lok Adalat (incl. evening sittings) All 11 districts and Delhi High Court
| Presided over by | Timing (as per DSLSA protocol) |
|---|---|
| Ld. ASJ (CBI, NDPS) | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., daily |
| Ld. Secretary, DLSA | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., daily |
| Ld. Retired Judges | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., on need basis |
Pre-litigation and pending civil and criminal compoundable cases; pending cases on reference by the court, pre-litigation cases on reference by DSLSA. Source: "Daily Continuous Lok Adalat" protocol on DSLSA district pages (e.g. dslsa.org/nd). Confirm the current sitting with the concerned DLSA.
Permanent Lok Adalats — Delhi Section 22-B, Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
| Permanent Lok Adalat | Address |
|---|---|
| PLA-I | Sub Station Building 2/13, Sector 13, Rohini, Delhi-110085 (near Venkateshwar Global School) |
| PLA-II | Mata Sundri Lane, opposite Aiwan-e-Ghalib, ITO, New Delhi-110002 |
| PLA-III | PVR Road, G-Block, near PVR, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018 |
Since the approval dated 07.11.2025, these three Permanent Lok Adalats deal with disputes of all public utility services under Section 22A(b) — transport (air, road, water), postal, telegraph or telephone, supply of power, light or water, public conservancy or sanitation, hospital or dispensary, insurance, education, housing and real estate, banking, NBFC and supply of gas. If parties do not settle, the Permanent Lok Adalat can decide the dispute (not relating to any offence); its jurisdiction is up to Rs. 1 crore. For electricity matters a separate roster applies; for other services parties may visit the nearest Permanent Lok Adalat on any working day.
Source: dslsa.org/permanent-lok-adalat
National Lok Adalat — 2027 Awaited
The 2027 dates have not been notified yet. NALSA usually communicates the next year's schedule in December (the 2026 schedule was communicated on 04.12.2025). This page will be updated when the official notice is issued.
Lok Adalat Delhi — Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next National Lok Adalat in Delhi?
As per DSLSA notification dated 09.09.2026, the National Lok Adalat in Delhi earlier fixed for 10.10.2026 has been postponed to Sunday, 25.10.2026. The fourth National Lok Adalat of 2026 is scheduled for 12.12.2026 as per the DSLSA annual notice.
As per DSLSA notification dated 09.09.2026, the National Lok Adalat in Delhi earlier fixed for 10.10.2026 has been postponed to Sunday, 25.10.2026. The fourth National Lok Adalat of 2026 is scheduled for 12.12.2026 as per the DSLSA annual notice.
How do I get a Lok Adalat slip (token) for a Delhi traffic challan?
Eligible challan slips are downloaded from the Delhi Traffic Police portal traffic.delhipolice.gov.in/lokadalat. For the Lok Adalat on 25.10.2026, downloading starts on 19.10.2026 at 10:00 a.m.; up to 50,000 slips per day and 2 lakh challans in all, covering compoundable challans pending up to 30.06.2026.
Eligible challan slips are downloaded from the Delhi Traffic Police portal traffic.delhipolice.gov.in/lokadalat. For the Lok Adalat on 25.10.2026, downloading starts on 19.10.2026 at 10:00 a.m.; up to 50,000 slips per day and 2 lakh challans in all, covering compoundable challans pending up to 30.06.2026.
Which cases can be settled in a Lok Adalat in Delhi?
As per DSLSA notifications for 2026, all types of civil and criminal compoundable cases, pending or at the pre-litigation stage, except divorce cases. Offences that are not compoundable cannot be settled.
As per DSLSA notifications for 2026, all types of civil and criminal compoundable cases, pending or at the pre-litigation stage, except divorce cases. Offences that are not compoundable cannot be settled.
Can an appeal be filed against a Lok Adalat award?
An award of a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a civil court and is final and binding on the parties; no appeal lies against it under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
An award of a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a civil court and is final and binding on the parties; no appeal lies against it under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
What is a Permanent Lok Adalat and where are they in Delhi?
Permanent Lok Adalats under Section 22-B of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 handle disputes about public utility services and can decide the dispute if parties do not settle (not relating to an offence), up to Rs. 1 crore. Delhi has three: PLA-I at Rohini Sector 13, PLA-II at ITO (Mata Sundri Lane) and PLA-III at Vikas Puri.
Permanent Lok Adalats under Section 22-B of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 handle disputes about public utility services and can decide the dispute if parties do not settle (not relating to an offence), up to Rs. 1 crore. Delhi has three: PLA-I at Rohini Sector 13, PLA-II at ITO (Mata Sundri Lane) and PLA-III at Vikas Puri.
Is there a Lok Adalat for cheque bounce cases in Delhi?
Yes. DSLSA notified Special Lok Adalats for Section 138 NI Act cases on 18.07.2026 and 21.11.2026 in the Delhi District Courts and the High Court of Delhi. Move an application before the concerned court to list a pending case.
Yes. DSLSA notified Special Lok Adalats for Section 138 NI Act cases on 18.07.2026 and 21.11.2026 in the Delhi District Courts and the High Court of Delhi. Move an application before the concerned court to list a pending case.
Are National Lok Adalat dates for 2027 announced?
Not yet. NALSA usually communicates the next year's dates in December; the 2026 dates were communicated by letter dated 04.12.2025.
Not yet. NALSA usually communicates the next year's dates in December; the 2026 dates were communicated by letter dated 04.12.2025.
Contact & Official Sources
DSLSA Helpline 1516 (24x7) | Email: lokadalatwing-dslsa@nic.in
dslsa.org | nalsa.gov.in | Delhi Traffic Police — Lok Adalat
This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Dates are taken from official notifications and may change — always confirm with DSLSA / the concerned court before the date.
dslsa.org | nalsa.gov.in | Delhi Traffic Police — Lok Adalat
This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Dates are taken from official notifications and may change — always confirm with DSLSA / the concerned court before the date.
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