Legal Updates 2 August 2026
India Mediation Update
CJI Surya Kant highlights the importance of mediation in achieving dignified and accessible justice in India, referencing the country's historical tradition of mediation, and its potential to reduce court backlog and provide timely justice to citizens, the Chief Justice also emphasized the need for awareness and training programs to promote mediation and make it more effective
CJI Surya Kant has emphasized the importance of *mediation* in achieving dignified and accessible justice in India. The Chief Justice referenced India's historical tradition of mediation and its potential to reduce court backlog and provide timely justice to citizens. Key points include:
- Mediation can help reduce court backlog
- It provides timely justice to citizens
- There is a need for awareness and training programs to promote mediation and make it more effective
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