Agartala , Feb 11, 2025, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Agartala Fen 11: Mediation is rapidly emerging as a go-to method for dispute resolution in India, providing an alternative to the conventional adversarial process. This non-confrontational and flexible approach has garnered growing endorsement from Indian courts. By opting for mediation, parties can achieve mutually satisfactory resolutions without the drawn-out and costly procedures associated with litigation. Recent judgments from Indian courts have highlighted the pivotal role of mediation in resolving diverse disputes, easing the judiciary's burden, said Justice Arindam Lodh.

On Monday, Tripura High Court Justice Arindam Lodh made the above statements as he took part in a 40-hours Mediation Training Programme for Expert Mediators organized by Tripura State Legal Services Authority in association with State Mediation Committee under the aegis of Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) Supreme Court of India at Judicial Academy in Narsingarh.

In his address, Justice Lodh said, “A significant step towards strengthening an alternative dispute resolution mechanism in our state and ensuring timely and effective assess to justice for all. The presence of esteemed Justices today underscores the importance of mediation as a preferred mode of dispute resolution in our justice delivery system”.

He noted that mediation plays a crucial role in reducing the burden of course while fostering a culture of amicable settlement.

“The Supreme Court of India through MCPC has been consistently working to promote mediation as an essential tool in our legal framework. This 40-hour training program is designed to equip participants, judicial officers, lawyers, and legal professionals with necessary skills and techniques to facilitate effective mediation. The training will focus on principles of mediation, communication techniques, negotiation strategies, ethical considerations and practical case stimulation ensuring that participants gain enough experience in solving cases”, he said.

Justice Lodh further added, “With trained mediators we can solve disputes at an early state reducing the emotional and financial stress on litigants and promoting a more cooperative legal environment”.