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CJI Calls for 2.5 Lakh Mediators, Champions Awareness Walkathon in Goa

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant participated in a 'Mediation Awareness' walkathon in Goa, emphasizing the critical need for over 2.5 lakh trained mediators across India. He highlighted that mediation's success rate has increased by more than 30% in recent years, but its voluntary nature requires widespread public awareness. The event, organized by the Bar Council of India, gathered judges, advocates, and law students to promote a mediation-prioritized approach to dispute resolution. Both the CJI and BCI Chairman Madan Kumar Mishra stressed that making mediation the first resort can significantly reduce legal burdens and foster amicable settlements.

Key Points: CJI: India Needs Over 2.5 Lakh Trained Mediators

  • 30%+ mediation success rate
  • Voluntary, awareness-driven process
  • Training push in public & private sectors
  • Walkathon promotes mediation-first approach
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"We need more than 2.5 lakhs mediators": CJI attends 'Mediation Awareness' walkathon in Goa

CJI Surya Kant highlights mediation's 30%+ success rate at Goa walkathon, urging nationwide awareness and training to resolve disputes faster.

"Today we need more than 2.5 lakhs mediators. We aim to train well-trained mediators and raise awareness. - CJI Surya Kant"

Panjim, December 26

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday attended a 'Mediation Awareness' walkathon organised by the Bar Council of India.

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

The CJI emphasised the need to raise awareness of mediation as an alternative to trial, highlighting its growing influence in the country.

"The Bar Council of India has organised this program...Advocates, judges and law students are invited here from around the country. Mediation is not a law that you can enforce. It is something a person voluntarily accepts. Until people are made aware of this, they will not accept it. In recent years, our success rate of mediation has increased more than 30 per cent," he said.

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 come forward to receive mediation training. This is a great success. There is also a seminar being held today," CJI Surya Kant said.

BJP MP and Chairman, Bar Council of India, Madan Kumar Mishra, said that the walkathon was organised with the aim to convey the message of a mediation-prioritised approach to solve 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
Training 2.5 lakh mediators is a massive goal. Hope the training is rigorous and standardized. We don't want half-trained mediators creating more confusion. The focus on awareness is key - most people don't even know this option exists.
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Aman W
Great to see the CJI leading by example with the cleanliness drive and tree planting. It sends a strong message. Mediation is the need of the hour. My family had a property dispute that dragged on for years. A local panchayat finally mediated and solved it in weeks. The formal system needs to learn from our traditional methods.
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Sarah B
While the intent is good, I have a respectful criticism. How will the quality and impartiality of these mediators be ensured, especially in smaller towns? There's a risk of local power dynamics influencing the process. Strong oversight mechanisms are crucial for this to gain public trust.
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Karthik V
This is a step in the right direction. The cost and time of regular court cases are unbearable for middle-class families. If mediation becomes the first resort, it will save so much money and mental peace. Hope they run awareness campaigns in regional languages too.
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Nikhil C
Good move. But the challenge is making it work on the ground. Will the trained mediators be available in every district? Will their decisions be binding? The devil is in the details. Still, kudos for starting the conversation. Jai Hind!

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