Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 8: The Law School, University of Jammu today organized an expert lecture on ‘Mediation Act, 2023: A Paradigm Shift in Dispute Resolution’.
The lecture was organized as part of ongoing efforts of ‘The Law School’ to enhance legal knowledge and to understand the current legal trends.
The lecture featured Justice Rajesh Tandon (Retd), Senior Advocate of Supreme Court of India, who offered an in-depth exploration of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR).
Justice Tandon’s presentation covered various ADR mechanisms including arbitration, negotiation, conciliation and mediation.
He detailed their unique characteristics and operational differences, stressing the importance of ADR mechanisms as established under relevant statutes and even Section 89 of the Civil Procedure Code.
His discussion also highlighted the challenges facing effective ADR implementation, which prompted a lively dialogue among the attendees.
The event included a notable role-playing exercise led by a team of students namely Sushant Sharma, Anshika Gandhi, Hemanya Puri, Suhasini Sharma, Kasak Gupta and Parth.
This exercise vividly illustrated the practical benefits of mediation such as enhanced communication, relationship preservation and efficient dispute resolution.
The students’ performance provided a hands-on demonstration of mediation’s potential, complementing Justice Tandon’s insights.
The combination of theoretical exposition and practical exercises offered a well-rounded perspective on the Mediation Act, 2023, emphasizing its relevance and application in contemporary legal contexts.
Overall, the session fostered a meaningful learning experience and sparking a greater interest in mediation among the attendees and faculty members.
The event was coordinated by Dr. Bindu Sangra, Assistant Professor at The Law School.
The event was organized under the guidance of Dr. Seema Rohmetra, Director, The Law School.
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