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.