Vijayawada Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Sunday that mediation in the country is no longer limited to halls or elite clubs, but has reached the heart of villages and streets.
Addressing a seminar on meditation here, Justice Kant emphasized that mediation is deeply ingrained in India’s DNA and has historically been an effective means of resolving disputes.
“Mediation, as you all know, is in our DNA… Now mediation in India is not limited to discussion in halls or inside elite clubs or in urban areas. Mediation has entered the villages. Mediation has entered the streets. Mediation has entered the families where there are unfortunate disputes.”
Highlighting its cultural significance, he referred to Lord Krishna as the first codified mediator who tried to resolve the conflict between the two warring groups in the Mahabharata.
The story of Lord Krishna’s failure to mediate between the two warring groups conveys a critical, thought-provoking point and emphasizes the importance of mediation.
According to Justice Kant, as the country is growing, so is the economy, startups, new industries, large industries and business entities are entering the market. When you enter a trade, disputes become normal.
“Hence, commercial entities and entrepreneurs prefer mediation not only because the dispute is resolved, but they also keep their relationship intact for future business transactions,” he stressed.
He believed that the temperament, behaviour, integrity and culture of mediation play a very vital role in the success of mediation.
Justice Kant stated that three things trained mediators must keep in mind are that the parties must have trust and faith in the mediator, the second is faith in the institution to which the mediator is appointed, and the last is the enforceability of the terms and conditions of the mediation once the parties settle.
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