Judge appeals to motorists to make use of 50% traffic fine discount, clear dues (opens original article in a new tab)

A judge in Shivamogga has urged motorists to take advantage of a 50% discount on traffic fines for e-challans issued before May 2026, which is valid until July 10, 2026, while also announcing upcoming Lok Adalats for case settlements.

• Judge Manjunatha G.A. appeals to motorists to use 50% traffic fine discount for e-challans issued before May 2026
• Discount scheme runs from June 21 to July 10, 2026, with 2,99,037 pending cases and ₹23,71,18,350 in outstanding fines
• Lok Adalat will be held on July 11 for civil and criminal cases, and July 18 for cheque bounce cases, with 23 Shivamogga cases referred