Obnews Automobile Desk: Drinking alcohol and driving is not only illegal but can also prove to be fatal. If a person is caught driving drunk, he is fined heavy and may have to go to jail in many cases. The first National Lok Adalat of this year will be held on 8 March, where several pending invoices can be settled. But will there be a discount in drink and drive challan? Let's know complete information.
What challans can be dealt with in National Lok Adalat?
The following cases are resolved in Lok Adalat:
- Traffic invoice (regular violation)
- Electricity and water bill disputes
- Deal and property issues
- Family dispute
- Case to bank loan
The National Legal Services Authority (NLSA), New Delhi has issued the Lok Adalat schedule of 2025. According to this:
- First Lok Adalat – 8 March
- Second Lok Adalat – May 10
- Third Lok Adalat – 13 September
- Fourth and last Lok Adalat – 13 December
Will Drink and Drive Challan be forgiven?
Drink and drive is a serious crime, so its challan is not waived. Drinking alcohol and driving a vehicle is not only your life but also the lives of other people, so the court provides for heavy fines and strict punishment in such cases.
If a person is caught driving drunk, he has to fill the on-the-spot invoice and in many cases the driver's license can also be canceled.
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Which traffic challans can be discounted?
In the Lok Adalat, only simple traffic violations are exempted, such as:
- Do not wear seat belts
- Run a helmet to-wheeler
- Red light
- Overspeeding
How to present your case?
If your challan is cut due to any mistake or violation of normal traffic rules and your vehicle is not associated with any crime or accident, you can appeal to reduce your challan in Lok Adalat.
For this, you have to present your side clearly and correctly in the court. If your argument is accepted, your challan can be reduced or can also be completely forgiven.
