First your code does the opposite - it makes the row editable. In order to set it not editable your code should do

$(ind1).attr('editable','1');

Second you can use class to make it not editable

$(ind1).addClass('not-editable-row');

Best regards

Tony

When I attempt to make a row locked or uneditable, nothing seems to happen? 

I am using the following code :

var rowindex = $('#AllocationsGrid').jqGrid("getInd", 0, true);

$(ind1).attr('editable',false);

I see no change in the grid ?