New Delhi, Sep 27 (NationPress) Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai will commence significant discussions aimed at enhancing the practice of mediation as he officially opens the Second National Mediation Conference 2025 in Bhubaneswar this Saturday evening, according to a statement released.

CJI Gavai has frequently emphasized the necessity of reducing the burden on courts and is likely to reiterate that mediation is a crucial component of justice delivery, embodying the principles of the Constitution of India.

Experts indicate that mediation can accelerate the justice process not only for the current case being examined but also for others by alleviating the pressure on courts inundated with numerous litigations.

Prominent figures, including Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, will participate in the two-day conference, which follows the inaugural event held in Delhi in May.

On May 3, President Droupadi Murmu took part in the launch of the Mediation Association of India and addressed the First National Mediation Conference 2025, highlighting the importance of extending mediation efforts to rural communities.

She advocated for the Mediation Act to be applied in rural areas, empowering Panchayats to mediate and resolve conflicts within villages.

The President remarked that the Mediation Act, 2023, is a foundational step in consolidating our civilizational heritage, calling for enhanced momentum and practice in this area.

“Promoting social harmony in villages is essential for fortifying our nation,” she asserted.

She further emphasized that mediation can significantly improve the efficiency of the judicial system by opening pathways for development that may have been obstructed.

“It can facilitate both the ease of doing business and the quality of life. Viewed in this light, mediation emerges as a vital instrument to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047,” she stated.

The Second National Mediation Conference is being hosted at Loka Seva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar, under the auspices of the Office of the Advocate General of Odisha and the Department of Law, Government of Odisha.

The Attorney General of India, Solicitor General of India, and various Additional Solicitor Generals are also expected to be present at the event, according to confirmations received.

The Advocate Generals from different states, along with numerous Vice Chancellors from various National Law Universities and trained mediators, are included in the guest list, as stated by the Advocate General of Odisha.

Additionally, the heads of several Insurance Companies, Public Sector Undertakings, and government and semi-government bodies engaged in litigation with private litigants have also been invited to this national gathering.