CJI Surya Kant stated, “Justice delayed is not only justice denied but it is justice destroyed.” He made these remarks at the Fali Nariman memorial lecture and during a felicitation program organized by the Bombay High Court.
The Supreme Court used Article 142 to revive the delayed Supertech Supernova project, ensuring progress and safeguarding all homebuyers. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant created a court-monitored framework to ensure completion and supervise Supertech’s insolvency process.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant outlined his vision of transforming courts into multi-door courthouses focused on comprehensive dispute resolution. He stressed a mediation-driven justice system to shift courts beyond trials and expand accessible, efficient conflict settlement nationwide.
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 called on young lawyers to look beyond courtroom victories and focus on strengthening India’s constitutional values. Addressing RGNUL graduates, he stressed integrity, compassion and curiosity as the pillars of meaningful legal careers.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will lead a ‘Mediation Awareness Walk’ in Panaji, Goa, on December 26 to promote mediation as a people-centric dispute resolution method. He will also participate in a two-day national conference and symposium on mediation organised by the Bar Council of India.
Invoking Article 142, the Supreme Court dissolved an irretrievably broken marriage, holding that its continuance would only prolong agony. The Court granted divorce despite trial and High Court findings, stressing complete justice over rigid statutory grounds of law.
The Supreme Court hailed Justice Kurian Joseph’s “extraordinary artistry” in mediation after he resolved a 27-year-old property dispute. The landmark settlement showcases mediation’s rising power in ending long-running legal battles.
Former CJI BR Gavai urged that mediation in India must shift from elite legal circles to community-level access, with local-language mediators and safeguards against bias, ensuring justice becomes accessible, affordable, and inclusive for every citizen.
CJI-designate Justice Surya Kant urged Indian courts to rely on Swadeshi jurisprudence instead of foreign rulings, stressing the need for a home-grown legal framework. He said Indian judgments must reflect the nation’s constitutional values and judicial maturity.
