India needs 2.5 lakh trained legal mediators to address 1.68 crore mediation-friendly cases, says Supreme Court judge
NLSA chairman Justice Surya Kant stated India requires 2.5 lakh trained legal mediators, currently having only 13,000, despite 1.68 crore mediation-friendly cases. He highlighted a 30% national success rate, which is globally encouraging. Justice B V Nagarathna emphasized the need for specialized mediators in areas like environmental and IPR disputes to enhance the mediation ecosystem.
NLSA chairman Justice Surya Kant stated India requires 2.5 lakh trained legal mediators, currently having only 13,000, despite 1.68 crore mediation-friendly cases. He highlighted a 30% national success rate, which is globally encouraging. Justice B V Nagarathna emphasized the need for specialized mediators in areas like environmental and IPR disputes to enhance the mediation ecosystem.
