National Lok Adalat, January 2026 in Delhi, DSLSA
The Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA), under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), is organising the National Lok Adalat on Saturday, 10 January 2026 across Delhi. This mega dispute resolution drive aims to provide speedy, amicable and cost-free settlement of various civil and criminal compoundable cases.
This initiative is part of India’s alternative dispute resolution mechanism that ensures justice at the doorstep of citizens.
Important Date & Timings
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| National Lok Adalat Date | 10 January 2026 (Saturday) |
| Timings | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Where Will Lok Adalat Be Held?
National Lok Adalat will be organised at:
- High Court of Delhi
- All District Courts of Delhi
- Debt Recovery Tribunals
- Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
- District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions
- Permanent Lok Adalat’s
What is the Benefit of Lok Adalat?
Pending / Pre-Litigation Case
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Lok Adalat Bench
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Amicable Settlement & Award
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Binding Decision – No Appeal
- Fast dispute resolution
- No court fee – refund of court fee paid
- Final and binding award
- No appeal against Lok Adalat award
Categories of Cases to Be Taken Up
| Category No. | Type of Case |
|---|---|
| (i) | Criminal compoundable offences |
| (ii) | Cheque dishonour cases (Sec. 138 NI Act) |
| (iii) | Money recovery cases |
| (iv) | Motor Accident Claims (MACT) |
| (v) | Labour disputes |
| (vi) | Electricity & Water Bills cases |
| (vii) | Matrimonial disputes (except divorce) |
| (viii) | Land acquisition cases |
| (ix) | Service matters – pay, allowances, retiral benefits |
| (x) | Revenue cases (District & High Court) |
| (xi) | Other civil cases |
| (xii) | Compoundable traffic challans |
🚦Special Drive for Traffic Challans
| Facility | Details |
|---|---|
| Virtual Court Cases upto | 30 September 2025 |
| Maximum Challans Downloadable | 45,000 per day |
| Daily Download Time | From 10:00 AM |
| Start Date for Download | 5 January 2026 |
| Download Link | https://traffic.delhipolice.gov.in/notice/lokadalat |
How to Participate?
For Pending Cases:
- Visit the Court Complex or Court Room where your case is pending.
- Lawyers & litigants should approach the concerned court staff.
For Pre-Litigation Cases:
- Apply to the DSLSA Authority Office by email or in person.
Contact Details – DSLSA
| Particulars | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Central Office, 3rd Floor, Rouse Avenue District Courts Complex, New Delhi – 110002 |
| Phone | 011-23321224 |
| lokadalatwing-dslsa@nic.in | |
| Website | www.dslsa.org |
| Toll Free Helpline | 1516 (24×7) |
Fraud Alert
DSLSA has warned citizens to beware of fraud callers pretending to be Lok Adalat officials. DSLSA never makes phone calls regarding Lok Adalat.
📢 If you have any pending civil, criminal compoundable or traffic challan cases in Delhi, make use of the National Lok Adalat on 10 January 2026 and get them resolved in a single day!