Overview
- Speaking at HTLS 2025, the Chief Justice said his first priority is a predictable timeline and a national policy for disposing of pending cases in the Supreme Court.
- He disclosed a six‑month‑old “mediation mission,” calling mediation a cost‑effective tool that can be a game changer for clearing long‑pending matters.
- Kant said litigation would be prioritised so ordinary litigants have space and time in the top court, with domain experts helping shape listing and judges offering full cooperation.
- He plans to sensitise district judiciaries and roll out training through judicial academies and high courts, alongside efforts to expand quality legal aid.
- Flagging new threats such as digital arrest and cross‑border cybercrime, he urged regular upskilling so courts can handle technology‑driven cases effectively.