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CJI: India can become global mediation centre
The Story in Brief
The Story in Brief
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Friday there is no reason India cannot become a global centre for mediation. At the International ADR Conference, 2026, he described mediation as a deeply psychological process and noted that 90 per cent of mediated settlements are voluntarily complied with.
He credited the Mediation Act, 2023 with providing a standalone statutory architecture and highlighted the growth of institutional mediation centres with digital systems and trained professionals. The CJI also pointed to hybrid processes like med-arb-med and said India can match global standards in cross-border dispute resolution.
The Indian Opinion
The CJI’s vision of India as a global mediation hub is inspiring, but it risks overlooking the slow adoption of mediation in district courts and the shortage of trained neutrals. While the Mediation Act, 2023 is a milestone, the real test is whether it will reduce case pendency for ordinary litigants or remain a tool for commercial disputes.
Sources (3): livelaw.in, greaterkashmir.com, timesnownews.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above. Methodology and corrections.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
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