The Supreme Court of India has introduced SAMADHAN SAMAROH 2026 to promote quick, consent-based dispute resolution through a Special Lok Adalat. The initiative focuses on “participative justice” and “doorstep delivery of justice” to reduce case backlog and speed up settlements.
Justice BV Nagarathna highlighted gaps in India’s arbitration system, noting absence of a dedicated forum for arbitrator misconduct complaints. She observed courts hesitate to remove arbitrators, especially former judges, raising concerns over accountability and effective dispute resolution mechanisms.
