Mediation is now widely viewed as an effective, economical, and mutually beneficial method for resolving disputes, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said. He made these remarks during a symbolic ‘Mediation Awareness’ walk held near the Kala Academy in Panaji.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasized that mediation is increasingly recognized as an effective, economical, and mutually beneficial way to resolve disputes between parties.
He made these remarks while participating in a symbolic walk for ‘Mediation Awareness’ near Kala Academy in Panaji.
Later in the day, he is scheduled to attend the conference titled ‘Mediation: How Significant in the Present-Day Context,’ hosted by the India International University of Legal Education and Research in Sancoale village, South Goa.
He stated,
“Mediation is being accepted as successful and cost-effective. It is a win-win situation for both parties as it is a settlement,”
Chief Justice Kant clarified that in mediation, no mediator forces any decision on the parties involved, emphasizing,
“It is only what they desire or what they want.”
He noted that the Supreme Court has initiated the ‘Mediation for Nation’ program to communicate its significance to various stakeholders, including both justice consumers and key participants such as the Bar and the Bench.
Chief Justice of India remarked,
“Mediation is not a sign of the law’s weakness, but rather its highest evolution. It is a true transition from a culture of adjudication to a culture of participation where we cultivate harmony.”
Kant remarked that raising awareness about mediation results in a greater understanding of its effectiveness.
He explained,
“This will lead to good results, and this has actually happened. We were able to persuade our high courts, we were able to persuade district courts to identify certain matters which can be sent for mediation,”
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Furthermore, Chief Justice Kant described mediation as an ongoing process, stating that it will not only address existing cases but also new ones, extending even to disputes before they reach litigation.
He added,
“It will also continue for the pre-litigation stage… even before a case is taken to the court,”
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