CJI Surya Kant Highlights Expansion and Importance of Mediation in India

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasized the growing role of mediation in India, noting it has expanded beyond elite and urban settings into villages and households. He highlighted mediation's cultural roots, referencing Lord Krishna as an early mediator. Justice Kant stressed mediation's benefits in resolving commercial disputes efficiently while preserving relationships, supported by the Mediation Act 2023. He underscored the importance of mediator integrity, trust in mediators and institutions, and enforceability of settlements for successful outcomes.