Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Mediation Act Drives Justice Reform, Fosters Harmony
Imagine a special meeting where smart people are talking about making things fairer in India's legal system.
They talked about mediation, where someone helps people solve their problems.
The new Mediation Act is a big deal, making mediation a proper part of the system, and it can solve issues like disagreements.
They discussed how mediation can build trust, keep relationships healthy, and reduce the number of cases that have to go to court, and the chief minister says that mediation is built on 4 Cs, Cost-effectiveness, Confidentiality, Control and Creativity.
It could help people get justice faster and more easily.
The National Mediation Conference was held in Bhubaneswar.
The conference emphasized mediation as a tool for justice delivery and social harmony.
The Mediation Act of 2023 was highlighted for formalizing mediation.
Mediation is seen to reduce court burdens and provide accessible justice.
Odisha's role as a hub for legal innovation was discussed.
- Who
- Judges, Ministers and Legal Luminaries
- What
- Emphasized the transformative potential of mediation.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, India
- Why
- To promote mediation for justice delivery and social harmony.
- Event
- National Mediation Conference
- Location
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Key Figures
- Judges, Ministers, Legal Luminaries
- Focus
- Mediation as a Tool for Justice
- Key Legislation
- Mediation Act, 2023
Sources
Justice Surya Kant calls for structured mediation and reform to bridge India’s dispute resolution gap
Specialised mediators needed to address environmental, IPR disputes: SC Judge Justice B V Nagarathna