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Delhi Courts Settle 4,316 Cases as 90-Day National Mediation Drive Concludes

Preliminary counts from participating courts show notable closures with substantial follow-up still pending.

Overview

  • The NALSA–MCPC campaign ran nationwide from July 1 to September 30 to push structured mediation across taluka, district and high courts.
  • In Delhi, 28,141 matters were referred, 4,316 were settled, and 13,938 remain pending for settlement, according to an official press release.
  • Delhi’s effort used assigned registrars, a nodal officer, wide publicity through court and Samadhan platforms, online sessions, and focused follow-ups.
  • The Punjab and Haryana High Court reported 194 settlements, including 17 cases pending for over 20 years, 26 over 15 years, and 31 over 10 years.
  • Disputes resolved covered motor accident claims, matrimonial matters, service disputes, cheque-bounce cases, and other civil matters under senior judicial oversight.