Patna High Court’s Big Move: Lok Adalats to End Traffic Challan Hassles Faster

Brief By Newsbrief / 8:09 PM on 20 Apr 2026

Patna High Court has directed the Bihar government to introduce a Lok Adalat mechanism to resolve traffic challan disputes swiftly. Citing Odisha’s model, the court stressed reducing judicial burden and improving efficiency. The move aims to enable quicker settlements, define eligibility thresholds, and ease pressure on courts, with further clarity expected in the next hearing scheduled soon.