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...