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

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...

Delegation of six Supreme Court judges to visit Manipur relief camps on March 22

March 18, 2025 9:37 PM

Delegation of six Supreme Court judges to visit Manipur relief camps on March 22

A delegation of six Supreme Court judges, led by Justice BR Gavai, will visit relief camps in violence-affected Manipur on March 22 to strengthen legal and humanitarian support for the displaced communities. The delegation comprises Justices BR Gavai, Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, MM Sundresh, KV Viswanathan, and N Kotishwar, all of whom will engage with internally displaced persons (IDPs) and oversee various relief initiatives. Justice Gavai, who serves as the Executive Chairman of the National Le...