Legal Updates 14 August 2026
India Law Updates
The Indian government has been promoting mediation to reduce litigation, with 1394 mediation centers operational across the country. The Supreme Court has also flagged slow disposal in consumer forums, stating that they cannot be mere rehabilitation centers for retired officials. Additionally, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre organized the SIAC Annual India Conference 2026, which discussed law, policy, and business.
The Indian government has been actively promoting mediation to reduce litigation, with 1394 mediation centers now operational across the country.
- The Mediation Council of India has been established under Section 31 of the Act to oversee these efforts.
- The Supreme Court has also emphasized the need for efficient disposal of cases in consumer forums, stating that they cannot be mere rehabilitation centers for retired officials.
- The SIAC Annual India Conference 2026 was recently held, featuring discussions on law, policy, and business, including a fireside chat and keynote address by CJI Surya Kant.
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