India's Chief Justice Envisions the Country as a Global Mediation Hub

Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has articulated a vision for India to emerge as a global center for mediation, supported by the newly established Mediation Act, 2023. During the International ADR Conference 2026, he emphasized the importance of a robust legal framework and institutional collaboration in handling complex disputes. With India's economy on a rapid growth trajectory, he believes that the country can confidently position itself as a leader in alternative dispute resolution. The Chief Justice expressed optimism that the legal community will enhance these mechanisms, paving the way for India to take a prominent role in the global mediation landscape.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 8, 2026, 08:13 IST

India's Potential as a Global Mediation Center

New Delhi, August 7 - Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud expressed on Friday that there is no reason preventing India from becoming a global hub for mediation. He highlighted that the 'Mediation Act, 2023' has established a distinct legal framework for this alternative dispute resolution method for the first time. Furthermore, institutions are now equipped to handle complex and cross-border mediation cases with the same confidence that international parties exhibit in resolving commercial disputes worldwide.

The Chief Justice attributed this achievement to the consistent and thoughtful collaboration of the Indian judiciary, court-affiliated mediation centers, and similar entities. He made these remarks during the inauguration of the 'International ADR Conference 2026', organized by the 'Mediation International Council for Conflict Resolution'. CJI Chandrachud stated, “There is no reason why India cannot establish itself as a genuine center for mediation for the global community.”

Considering the rapid growth of the Indian economy, he emphasized that merely having a basic infrastructure for dispute resolution is insufficient; it is essential to transform it into a cutting-edge framework that can keep pace with the country's remarkable growth rate. He added, “It is encouraging to see institutions in India taking shape that are capable of achieving this goal. There is every reason to believe that they can assist in complex and cross-border mediation with the same confidence that international parties show in resolving commercial disputes globally.”

In his address, the Chief Justice expressed “full hope” that the legal community will further strengthen the existing alternative mechanisms for dispute resolution and help position India among the leading countries in this field worldwide.