Judges Inaugurate 'Madhyastha' Centre at Chandigarh University

In a major step forward Lin enhancing education, skills, and expertise in the field of mediation, Madhyastha- Centre of Excellence on ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) was inaugurated at the Chandigarh University campus by Punjab and Haryana High Court judges, Justice Deepak Gupta and Justice Vikram Aggarwal in the in the august presence of Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chandigarh University Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu.

The other dignitaries present on the occasion included Prof (Dr) RS Bawa, Advisor to Chancellor, Deepinder Singh Sandhu, Senior Director Chandigarh University, Prof (Dr) Mohd Imran, Director Academics, University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS) and Dr Komal Vig, Dean, UILS and Prof (Dr) OP Midha, Director (Administration), UILS.

After the inauguration, in his keynote address to the law students of Chandigarh University, chief guest Justice Deepak Gupta said this Centre represents not only a milestone but a significant contribution to the future of law and justice in India.

Justice Deepak Gupta said Indian judiciary is currently overwhelmed with an enormous backlog of cases over 5.7 crore cases pending across various courts in the country in addition to cases pending before numerous tribunals.

"So you can just imagine the volume of work and this traditional court system alone is not likely to cope-up with this work. In the background, this ADR mechanism such a mediation, arbitration, Lok Adalats etc become essential for providing the timely and peaceful resolution where the both parties can reach a mutual settlement," he said.