Today, On 31st January, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna remarked a plan to address the growing backlog of cases in Indian courts. With 82,445 cases pending in the Supreme Court and millions more in lower courts, the issue demands urgent attention. The upcoming conference will focus on practical solutions to speed up case disposal. Key discussions will focus on judicial reforms, technology adoption, and procedural efficiency.
On September 18, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud launched an online mediation training portal in New Delhi, developed by NALSA and MCPC. The portal features over 40 hours of training, including lectures and practical sessions, aimed at promoting alternative dispute resolution in India. The pilot phase runs from September 23 to October 6, 2024.
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The Supreme Court today commenced a special week-long Lok Adalat, allowing media cameras inside courtrooms for the first time. Its aim is to settle pending cases and reduce backlog, with the first seven benches participating. The Chief Justice encouraged lawyers to bring suitable cases for amicable resolution, emphasizing the benefits of this informal, technology-driven method.
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud urges citizens with pending cases before the Supreme Court to participate in a special Lok Adalat from July 29 to August 3, 2024, as part of the court’s 75th anniversary commemorations. The initiative aims to resolve disputes amicably and hassle-free, emphasizing the informal and technology-driven nature of the process.
During his visit to the UK Supreme Court, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud was offered the President’s seat to deliver his lecture on “Commercial Arbitration: Shared Understandings and Developments in UK and India.” He commended the Indian judiciary for its immense caseload and discussed the increasing relevance of alternative dispute resolution methods like arbitration and mediation.
Justice Hima Kohli and Gary Born addressed the need for a separate statute for international arbitration in India at the London International Disputes Week. They highlighted the existing framework’s effectiveness and emphasized the importance of minimizing court involvement in arbitration to ensure efficient dispute resolution. They also discussed the significance of contextual relevance in legal precedents.
Last week(on Thursday), Justice K V Viswanathan, in a seminar by ‘Nivaaran-Mediators of the Supreme Court,’ stressed the crucial role of mediation in resolving disputes. He highlighted its transparency and efficacy in providing relief amid a mounting caseload. He advocated for a mediation culture in India, emphasizing the urgent need to address the significant backlog of cases through this approach, promoting its advantages and potential.