Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi said the Indian legal system now treats litigation like a war, with lawyers rarely conceding even an inch. Speaking at the Supreme Court Bar Association conference, he urged stronger mediation and rethinking dispute resolution mechanisms.
India’s arbitration system has grown significantly, but Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said major hurdles still exist, especially in building trust, strengthening institutions, and ensuring a continuous pool of skilled arbitration professionals to support the country’s evolving dispute resolution framework.
Today, On 11th February, The Supreme Court addressed the issue of talaq pronounced via WhatsApp and email, saying, “People will pre-judge us if we ban talaq pronounced via WhatsApp, email.” The Court added, “We will not shy away from issuing directions, but that we will do only after hearing both sides.”
