CJI Chandrachud

September 16, 2024 4:52 PM

Supreme Court begins special Lok Adalat for resolving disputes amicably

The Supreme Court of India has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to address its mounting case backlog by launching a five-day Special Lok Adalat. The event, which began on Monday, coincides with the 75th anniversary of the apex court's establishment and will run until August 3. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud expressed enthusiasm about the initiative, said, "The idea is to settle small cases. People do not realize how small cases come before the Supreme Court." He cited examples of ...

“Time to build strong culture of commercial arbitration”: CJI Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has said that now is the time for countries such as India to focus on building a strong culture of commercial arbitration. Delivering his address at the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom on Thursday evening, CJI highlighted the evolution of arbitration from a supplementary dispute resolution mechanism to a primary choice for commercial entities worldwide. He added that setting up effective arbitration institutions can boost its practice in the Global Sou...