Digital Goa, Dec 26 – CJI Justice Surya Kant on Friday called for a transition towards a “multi-door courthouse” system, where courts function as comprehensive centres for dispute resolution through mediation, arbitration and litigation. He said mediation is not a sign of weakness but the highest evolution of law and a key tool to reduce judicial pendency. Addressing a mediation conference in South Goa, the CJI said India currently has around 39,000 trained mediators, but the country needs over 2.5 lakh mediators to effectively implement mediation at all levels. He highlighted the success of the “Mediation for Nation” campaign and described mediation as a cost-effective, win-win solution for disputes.
