
The National Lok Adalat will be held on May 9, 2026 in multiple states including Bihar. In preparation, Chief Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo and Justice Harish Kumar from the Patna High Court have laid out a number of guidelines for the authorities to ensure that the Lok Adalat runs smoothly and assists the general public to settle their pending traffic challans.
Additionally, the Patna High Court also emphasized that access to the various courts in Bihar hosting Lok Adalat sessions should remain clear and that proper arrangements need to be in place to accommodate the antipated large crowds.