Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai kicks off the Second National Mediation Conference 2025 in Bhubaneswar this Saturday evening. He’ll lead talks on boosting mediation efforts and making it a stronger tool for resolving disputes across India.
Gavai, who frequently pushes for ways to lighten the load on overcrowded courts, plans to highlight how mediation plays a central role in delivering justice. He sees it as a core principle rooted in India’s Constitution.
Experts agree that mediation speeds up justice not just for one case, but for many others too. By cutting down on the flood of lawsuits, it eases the pressure on courts and helps the entire legal system run smoother.
The two-day event builds on the first National Mediation Conference held in Delhi back in May. Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will attend, joining leaders focused on advancing mediation in India.
During that inaugural conference on May 3, President Droupadi Murmu launched the Mediation Association of India. She stressed the urgency of bringing mediation to rural areas, where disputes often simmer without quick fixes.
Murmu called for extending the Mediation Act 2023 to villages, empowering local Panchayats to handle mediations legally. She described the act as a vital first step in honoring India’s long tradition of peaceful conflict resolution. Now, she said, it’s time to build momentum and make mediation a everyday practice.
“Social harmony in villages is key to building a strong nation,” the President noted. She explained how mediation could supercharge the judicial system, clear roadblocks to development, and improve both the ease of doing business and everyday life in India.
In her words, mediation becomes a powerful driver toward the goal of Viksit Bharat—a developed India—by 2047.
Organized by the Office of the Advocate General of Odisha and the state’s Department of Law, the conference takes place at Loka Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. Top legal figures like the Attorney General, Solicitor General, and Additional Solicitors General of India are set to join, along with Advocate Generals from various states.
The guest list also includes vice chancellors from National Law Universities, trained mediators, and leaders from insurance companies, public sector undertakings, and government bodies. These groups often face lawsuits with private parties, so the event aims to encourage more mediation over lengthy court battles.
This push for stronger mediation practices could transform how India handles disputes, making justice faster and more accessible for everyone.
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