Bangalore’s next National Lok Adalat is on Saturday, 12 December 2026. Traffic challans that can no longer be paid online, because they have moved to the virtual court, can be settled that day in one go. You can attend at the court complex named in the KSLSA notice or join online through virtual Lok Adalat. There is no court fee, the bench fixes the amount on the spot, and once you pay, the challan is closed for good.
Most everyday Bengaluru challans qualify, from helmet and signal-jumping fines to over-speeding caught on camera. Drunk driving and accident cases do not. Keep in mind that Karnataka does not always follow the national calendar: in 2026, its second sitting was held on 11 July instead of 9 May. A Karnataka e-challan check on your vehicle will show which challans are still pending before you register.
Lok Adalat dates in Bangalore 2026
- 14 March 2026: National Lok Adalat (held)
- 11 July 2026: National Lok Adalat, held in Karnataka in place of the 9 May sitting (held)
- 12 September 2026: National Lok Adalat (held)
- 12 December 2026: National Lok Adalat (upcoming)
The Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA) announces each sitting, usually a few weeks before the date. Next year’s dates will be updated once KSLSA publishes them.
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Upcoming Lok Adalat in Bangalore: 12 December 2026
- Date: Saturday, 12 December 2026
- Venue: Court complexes in Bengaluru and across Karnataka, as listed in the KSLSA notice
- Eligible cases: Compoundable traffic challans pending in the virtual court
- How to join: In person through the help desk at the venue, or online through virtual Lok Adalat after registering with KSLSA
- Token: Issued at the help desk once your challan details and documents are checked
- KSLSA helpline: 1800-425-90900
What is Lok Adalat for traffic challans?
In simple terms, it is a sitting where pending cases are closed by settlement rather than argued in full. A traffic challan that has gone to court would otherwise wait for its turn before a magistrate. At a Lok Adalat, the bench looks at it on the day, tells you the amount, and closes it once you pay. The outcome is binding and cannot be appealed.
Also Read: Lok Adalat 2026: What is Lok Adalat, dates, types and cases covered
Challans settled in Bangalore Lok Adalat
Most offences recorded by Bengaluru Traffic Police cameras and officers fall in the compoundable category.
| Offence | Applies to | MV Act section | Standard fine | Covered? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over-speeding | Both | Sec 183 | ₹1,000–₹2,000 (LMV) | Yes |
| Signal jumping / phone use while driving | Both | Sec 184 | ₹1,000–₹5,000 | Yes |
| Riding without a helmet (rider or pillion) | Bike | Sec 194D | ₹1,000 | Yes |
| Triple riding | Bike | Sec 194C | ₹1,000 | Yes |
| Driving without a seatbelt | Car | Sec 194B | ₹1,000 | Yes |
| Wrong lane / honking in a silence zone | Both | Sec 177 / 194(2) | ₹500 onwards | Yes |
| Not carrying documents | Both | Sec 177 / 196 / 190(2) | ₹500 onwards | Yes |
| Drunk driving | Both | Sec 185 | ₹10,000 and/or jail | No |
| Accidents causing injury / hit and run | Both | Criminal law | Court-decided | No |
Standard fines under the Motor Vehicles Act, 2019. Karnataka notifies its own compounding amounts, and the bench decides the final figure.
How to settle a challan in Bangalore Lok Adalat
Check your challan list
The Bengaluru Traffic Police website lists every challan against a vehicle number, along with the offence, date and fine. Challans that have been sent to court are marked, and those are the ones to take to the Lok Adalat. For a two-wheeler, a bike challan search gives the same picture, while the court challan page shows the status of notices already in the virtual court.
Decide how you will attend
There are two ways to do this. You can go to the venue in person, or register with KSLSA for an e-Lok Adalat session and join by video. The online route saves the trip but needs registration in advance, so keep an eye on the KSLSA notice.
Take the right papers
- Challan numbers or printouts
- RC and driving licence
- Insurance and PUC certificates
- Voter ID, Aadhaar or PAN card
At the sitting
In person, the help desk checks your documents and gives you a token. When your token is called, the bench goes through the challans and confirms what you owe, and you pay at the counter before collecting the receipt. Online, the process is the same over video, payment is made by UPI or net banking, and the receipt arrives by email. The traffic police website may take a few days to reflect the change, so hold on to the receipt until it does.
What if you miss the Lok Adalat in Bangalore?
Missing it simply means the challan carries on as before, with the virtual court.
| Route | What it means |
|---|---|
| Virtual court | Pay the amount fixed by the virtual court online |
| Next sitting | Register for the first National Lok Adalat of 2027 |
| Contest in court | Appear before the magistrate to dispute the challan |
If you are thinking of selling soon, it is better not to let these drag on, as pending challans can hold up the RC transfer when you sell your car.
Also Read: Virtual Court Challan: How to Check, Pay or Contest Traffic Challans Step by Step
FAQs about Lok Adalat Challan Settlement in Bangalore
Q. When is the next Lok Adalat in Bangalore?
The next National Lok Adalat in Bangalore is on 12 December 2026, the last sitting of the year. KSLSA usually confirms the venues and timings a few weeks before, so check its notice closer to the date.
Q. How do I get a token for Lok Adalat in Bangalore?
For an in-person sitting, the token is issued at the help desk at the venue after your challan details and documents are checked. If you prefer to attend online, register with KSLSA for e-Lok Adalat in advance, and the session link is sent to your registered mobile number or email.
Q. How much discount do I get on traffic fines at Lok Adalat?
There is no fixed discount. The bench looks at each challan separately and may lower the amount or ask for the full fine. The 50% discounts that Bengaluru residents often hear about come from separate state government schemes, which run for a limited period and are announced in the press.
Q. Where is Lok Adalat held in Bangalore?
Sittings are held at court complexes across Bengaluru, and the KSLSA notice lists each venue along with its timings. Once you arrive, the help desk directs you to the bench handling traffic challans.
Q. Can I pay my Bangalore traffic fine without going to Lok Adalat?
Challans still at the online stage can be paid on the Bengaluru Traffic Police website or at a Bangalore One centre at the standard amount. Lok Adalat becomes the main option only after a challan has moved to the virtual court.
Q. What happens if I don’t pay my traffic challans in Bangalore?
Unpaid challans stay on the vehicle’s record and eventually move to the virtual court, where they can no longer be paid as a normal e-challan. Over time, they can lead to a court notice and can cause delays when the vehicle is sold or the RC is transferred.
