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CJI Champions Mediation: A Quick, Cost-Effective Path to Justice in India

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasized mediation as a crucial, cost-effective tool for swiftly resolving disputes and reducing the massive backlog of cases. He highlighted its proven success in areas like commercial litigation and cheque bounce cases, noting the Supreme Court's dedicated platforms to promote it. The CJI revealed an ambitious goal to train over 2.5 lakh mediators, with growing interest from both public and private sectors. The message was amplified at a Bar Council-organised walkathon, advocating a "mediation-first" approach for the nation's legal conflicts.

Key Points: CJI Surya Kant: Mediation is Quick, Cost-Effective Dispute Resolution

  • Reduces case pendency
  • Cost-effective & quick resolution
  • Training 2.5 lakh mediators
  • Gaining judicial system acceptance
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"Quick, cost-effective": CJI Surya Kant highlights importance of mediation in resolving disputes

CJI Surya Kant highlights mediation as a fast, affordable, and humane method to reduce case backlog in commercial, matrimonial, and cheque bounce disputes.

"The mediation is a quick mode of disposal and very cost-effective. - CJI Surya Kant"

Panjim, December 26

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday highlighted the importance of mediation in reducing the pendency of cases, describing it as a cost-effective, mutually beneficial, and humane method of resolving disputes that is gaining increasing acceptance across the judicial system.

Speaking with ANI at the 'Mediation Awareness' walkathon, CJI Surya Kant said, "The mediation is a quick mode of disposal and very cost-effective. In commercial litigation, matrimonial litigation, motor accident claim cases, and 138 cheque bounce cases, mediation is proving to be a very successful instrument of disposal."

He also noted the steps being taken to promote mediation at the Supreme Court level.

"We have a very dedicated mediation centre. There are the MCPC (Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee), the National Legal Services Authority, and the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee. These are 3 platforms through which we are promoting and initiating mediation for resolving the disputes," he said.

The walkathon, organised by the Bar Council of India, aimed to raise awareness of mediation as an alternative to trial.

During the event, CJI Surya Kant participated in the cleanliness drive and planted a sapling

Highlighting the need for more mediators, CJI Surya Kant noted that more people are interested in this field and are approaching us for training.

"Today we need more than 2.5 lakhs mediators. We aim to train well-trained mediators and raise awareness. Some people from the private and public sectors have expressed interest in mediation training. This is a great success. There is also a seminar being held today," CJI Surya Kant said.

BJP MP and Chairman of the Bar Council of India, Madan Kumar Mishra, said the walkathon was organised to convey the message of a mediation-prioritised approach to resolving disputes.

Speaking with ANI, Madan Kumar Mishra said, "Under the guidance of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, judges from the Supreme Court and High Courts and lawyers from around the country are here.... This is an awareness campaign, and we are giving a message to the country to go to mediation first to solve their disputes," he said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Absolutely correct. Our courts are overburdened. For common issues like cheque bounce or minor accidents, mediation can save so much time and money. Hope they train mediators properly and maintain quality control.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see this push. In many Western countries, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is standard practice for commercial cases. It's efficient. Glad India is formally promoting it. The key will be public trust in the process.
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Arjun K
Training 2.5 lakh mediators is a massive task. While the intent is good, I hope the focus is on quality, not just numbers. A poorly trained mediator can do more harm than good, especially in sensitive cases like matrimonial disputes.
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Madhuri G
This is the need of the hour! So many families break apart because of lengthy court battles. A humane method is much better. Jai Hind to the CJI for taking this initiative and even participating in the cleanliness drive. 🇮🇳
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Karthik V
Good move, but will it be accessible to the poor? The article mentions cost-effective, but will there be subsidised or free mediation services through the Legal Services Authorities? That's crucial for true access to justice.

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