Supreme Court approves permanent mediation center at Manipur High Court

Imphal: The Supreme Court has approved the establishment of a permanent mediation center at the Manipur High Court.

This initiative aims to provide a more efficient and amicable platform for dispute resolution, reducing the burden on the court and ensuring timely justice.

The announcement came on Monday during a comprehensive "40 Hours Mediation Training Programme" being conducted at the Manipur High Court under the guidance of Chief Justice Siddharth Mridul.

The program, which will conclude on October 18, is designed to equip legal professionals with the necessary skills to mediate disputes effectively.

VP Thankachan, an advocate from Kerala, observed the training session on Monday, emphasizing the importance of mediation as a viable alternative to traditional litigation.

The program is a joint effort by the Manipur High Court, the High Court Legal Services Committee, and the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) of the Supreme Court of India.  

Approximately 30 trainees are participating in the program, which includes intensive mock sessions, lectures, and practical courses aligned with the MCPC's mandatory training requirements.

Chief Justice Mridul expressed his optimism about the potential of mediation to foster a collaborative environment for dispute resolution.

"Mediation offers a more efficient and satisfactory approach to resolving conflicts," he stated. "The trained mediators will play a crucial role in ensuring that a greater number of cases are resolved amicably."

The training sessions are being conducted by two renowned Delhi-based advocates, Deepak Kumar Dhingra and Reema Bhandari.