Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana stressed the need for increasing the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms like mediation that can change the judicial landscape, bringing justice to millions and settling grievances without protracted legal proceedings.
Speaking on the significance of mediation as an ADR mechanism and the need for skilled mediators, Chief Justice urged that an “active effort must be taken by courts to make negotiations and mediation mandatory as part of case management.” He added that with adequate cooperation from all stakeholders, ADR can emerge as a tool of social justice in the country.
