Sri Vijaya Puram | February 09, 2026
The Mediation & Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) of the Supreme Court of India has launched a 90-day nationwide mediation drive titled ‘Mediation for the Nation 2.0’, aimed at expediting the settlement of pending court cases across the country. The initiative commenced on January 2, 2026, and will continue for three months.
The drive seeks to resolve cases pending before Taluka Courts, District Courts and High Courts through mediation, focusing on matters that involve elements of settlement and compromise. The objective is to reduce litigation backlog while promoting amicable, time-bound and cost-effective dispute resolution.
Under this initiative, a wide range of cases may be referred for mediation. These include matrimonial disputes, including cases under the Domestic Violence Act and Section 498A of the IPC / Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), cheque dishonour (cheque bounce) cases, motor accident claim cases, and compoundable criminal cases.
Other categories identified for mediation include land acquisition matters, partition and eviction cases, commercial disputes, suitable service matters, labour law cases, contractual disputes, consumer cases, and other appropriate civil cases.
The MCPC has appealed to the general public, litigants and members of the Bar to actively participate in the drive and make use of mediation as an effective alternative dispute resolution mechanism. The initiative underscores the judiciary’s commitment to enhancing access to justice, reducing adversarial litigation, and fostering mutually acceptable solutions through dialogue and consensus.
‘Mediation for the Nation 2.0’ is expected to play a significant role in easing the burden on courts while delivering faster and more satisfactory outcomes for disputing parties.
