Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 21: A one day sensitization programme on “Contemporary Issues in Mediation and Role of Referral Judges in the Process of Mediation” was organized by Mediation and Conciliation Committee of High Court of J&K and Ladakh in association with J&K Judicial Academy and J&K Legal Services Authority at Judicial Academy Complex, Jammu for referral Judges and Advocate mediators.
The programme was organized under the guidance of Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal, Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey, Chairman, Governing Committee for Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy, Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur and Chairman, Mediation & Conciliation Committee Justice Tashi Rabstan.
Justice Sindhu Sharma, inaugurated the programme while as Senior Advocates and Trained Mediators, Supreme Court of India J M Sharma and Rakesh Khanna were the resource persons in the programme.
In her inaugural address, Justice Sindhu Sharma highlighted the significance of mediation as an effective instrument for ensuring resolution of disputes. She stated that settlement of disputes in an amicable way is the hallmark of civilization and in this context, the concept of mediation has now become a global phenomenon.
She underlined the importance of mediation as a structured and party centric mechanism where litigants arrive at a mutual settlement with a sense of satisfaction. She further emphasized the need for a comprehensive legislation related to mediation for the larger benefit and satisfaction of litigating parties and society at large.
J M Sharma, Senior Advocate, in his special remarks, said that mediation is a great responsibility and described mediators as warriors of peace. He underscored the significance of mediation and exhorted the legal practitioners to undertake mediation as an effective tool for dispute resolution.
Rakesh Khanna, Senior Advocate, in his special remarks, said that mediation is a germane concept in present day context of dispute resolution which fosters peaceful and healthier inter-personal relationships. He urged the judges to promote mediation and also laid stress on undertaking the e-mediation initiatives in bringing settlement to the litigation.
M K Sharma, Member Secretary, J&K LSA, in his welcome address, described mediation as a voluntary, party centred and structured negotiation process for peaceful resolution of disputes. While giving an overview of the programme, he said that it intends to sensitize and aware all stakeholders including referral judges and advocate mediators in creating an atmosphere for effective practice of mediation.
Amit K Gupta, Coordinator Incharge, Mediation & Conciliation Committee, High Court proposed vote of thanks while proceedings were conducted by Swati Gupta, Civil Judge, J&K Judicial Academy.
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