The Union Law Ministry confirmed that no changes are planned for the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC). The BJP’s 2024 manifesto promised major reforms in civil and commercial justice to speed up cases and reduce legal burdens. The government also stated that the National Litigation Policy is yet to be finalized. Key legal reforms like ADR, arbitration, and mediation laws are being strengthened to cut delays and improve efficiency in India’s legal system.
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NEW DELHI: The government currently has no plans to change the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), as confirmed by the Union Law Ministry in Parliament.
This response was given to a question asked by Member of Parliament (MP) Sanjay Kumar Jha.
In the 2024 election manifesto, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) promised to improve the civil and commercial justice system, just like the criminal justice reforms. Their goal is to make the legal process easier, faster, and more efficient, ensuring quick justice for people and making India more business-friendly.
MP Jha also asked if the government plans to introduce a National Litigation Policy to tackle the increasing number of pending cases in courts.
The Ministry replied,
“The National Litigation Policy has not been finalised.”
The BJP manifesto had earlier promised a National Litigation Policy to speed up case resolutions, reduce legal costs, and limit government involvement in court cases, ultimately reducing the judicial burden.
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MP Jha further inquired about steps taken in the past three years to reduce litigation in India.
The Ministry stated that the government has actively encouraged Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods by making key legal reforms, including:
- Arbitration and Conciliation Act (amended in 2015, 2019, and 2020) to make arbitration faster, more affordable, and less dependent on courts.
- Commercial Courts Act (amended in 2018) introduced Pre-Institution Mediation and Settlement (PIMS), which allows businesses to resolve disputes through mediation before going to court.
- India International Arbitration Centre Act, 2019, which set up an independent arbitration body of national importance.
- Mediation Act, 2023, which created a legal structure for institutional mediation and strengthened the ADR system in India.
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These efforts aim to make the Indian legal system more efficient, accessible, and less burdened by excessive court cases.
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