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CJI Surya Kant Unveils Backlog-Reduction Plan Centered on Mediation and Prioritised Listings

He set a goal of predictable case timelines through a mediation drive, focused listing and new training across lower courts.

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.