August 14, 2026 1:31 AM

Government promotes mediation to reduce litigation, 1,394 mediation centres operational across India

The government is promoting alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms, including mediation, as a less adversarial and more effective alternative to conventional litigation, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Thursday. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Meghwal said the government was continuously engaging with stakeholders, including High Courts and the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), to raise awareness a...

October 14, 2025 6:24 PM

Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurates ‘Live Cases’ dashboard of LIMBS to boost transparency and efficiency in litigation

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday inaugurated the new “Live Cases” Dashboard under the Legal Information Management and Briefing System (LIMBS) at Shastri Bhawan in New Delhi. Speaking at the event, the Minister lauded the initiative as a major step towards enhancing transparency, accountability, and efficiency in managing government litigation. The event was attended by senior officials, including Anju Rathi Rana, Union Law Secre...