Delhi HC Unveils 2026 Mediation Calendar; Justice Vikram Nath Hails 50% Success Rate

The calendar was formally unveiled by Justice Vikram Nath, Judge of the Supreme Court of India, in the august presence of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, and Justice V. Kameswar Rao, Executive Chairman of the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DLSA). Several sitting judges of the Delhi High Court also attended the event.

Addressing the gathering, Justice Vikram Nath congratulated Samadhan for its sustained contribution to strengthening mediation and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. He appreciated the theme-based design of the 2026 calendar and expressed confidence that Samadhan would achieve even better results in the coming year.

In a lighter vein, Justice Nath remarked that he had also visited the Delhi High Court yesterday to attend a function organised to felicitate Justice Surya Kant, but observed that the number of lawyers present at that event was noticeably lower than the turnout at the Samadhan calendar release.

Justice Nath further stated that Samadhan has achieved an impressive success rate of nearly 50 per cent in mediation matters, both at the pre-litigation stage and during the pendency of cases. He termed this achievement remarkable and commended the centre's institutional growth, pointing out that Samadhan now functions from a dedicated three-storey mediation facility and has expanded its mediator panel from 35 at its inception to over 250 mediators at present.

The Supreme Court judge also underscored the importance of recognising mediators trained under the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) and called for greater coordination to avoid friction within the mediation framework. Reiterating the philosophy of "no litigation, only mediation," he stressed the need to further strengthen the mediation infrastructure across High Courts.

Justice Nath took note of Samadhan's international outreach as well, observing that judicial dignitaries from foreign jurisdictions have visited the centre, reflecting its growing global recognition. He expressed his intent to visit the Samadhan facility in the future and encourage other High Courts to adopt similar models.

Concluding his address, Justice Vikram Nath congratulated the mediators, members, and office-bearers of Samadhan for their dedication and wished them continued success in advancing mediation as an effective dispute resolution mechanism in India.

- ANI