CJI Sanjiv Khanna Today (Feb 15) emphasized that not all disputes should go to court and highlighted mediation as a better way to resolve conflicts creatively. He also stressed the importance of a strong legal aid system and adapting to modern challenges like climate change and digital privacy.
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MUMBAI: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna on Saturday said that not every dispute should go to court, as some problems can be solved in better ways. He emphasized that mediation is a great way to resolve conflicts because it helps find creative solutions and strengthens relationships.
He was speaking at the third convocation ceremony of Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) in Nagpur.
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He explained that every legal case is not just about laws but also about human emotions and stories. He also highlighted that India’s legal aid system is one of the strongest in the world, providing help to everyone involved in a legal case.
“Not all disputes are suited for courtrooms, litigation or even arbitration. Mediation is the mode for redressal that offers us more than just dispute resolution,”
-the CJI said.
He explained that mediation allows for creative solutions, not just simple yes or no answers. By choosing mediation, conflicts can be resolved more efficiently while also maintaining and strengthening relationships between people and businesses.
He also pointed out that lawyers are problem solvers who must think of creative solutions that consider both legal aspects and human emotions.
“Just as problems cannot be fixed into boxes, neither can their solutions. As our problems keep becoming more dynamic, the need for their solutions has to be more flexible. The road to justice itself cannot be a hurdle to achieve it,”
-he said.
The CJI encouraged everyone to think in a broader way and look beyond traditional methods to make the justice system faster and more affordable. He mentioned that today’s generation faces many challenges that were unimaginable for past generations.
He talked about major issues like climate change, which affects not only the environment but also human rights and social justice.
He also mentioned digital advancements, which bring new concerns about privacy, security, and human interactions. He said that democracy itself is changing due to new technologies and social changes.
“These aren’t just abstract problems. They are very fundamental challenges to humanity, human dignity and liberty that require innovative solutions,”
-he said.
The CJI reiterated that India’s legal aid system is perhaps the strongest in the world, as it provides support to all parties in a legal matter, including both the accused and the victims.
He believes that a combination of a strong legal aid system and the enthusiasm of young lawyers can make India a global leader in justice accessibility.
Supreme Court judge Justice B R Gavai, who is also the Chancellor of MNLU, also spoke at the event and appreciated the support given by the Maharashtra government in establishing the university.
“I must place on record my appreciation for the valuable assistance provided by Devendra Fadnavis, the then Chief Minister of Maharashtra and also the present as well as Uddhav Thackeray, who was also the chief minister of Maharashtra,”
-Justice Gavai said.
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