Manipur chief justice Siddharth Mridul, while addressing the gathering of the inaugural session of “40 Hours Mediation Training Programme” at Manipur HC auditorium on Monday, announced rolled out plans for establishing a Permanent Mediation Centre in the High Court of Manipur, which will pave the necessary platform for augmenting the mediation related activities in the state.
“40 Hours Mediation Training Programme” was organised by the High Court of Manipur, in collaboration with the High Court Legal Services Committee and the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) of the Supreme Court of India.
Chief Justice Siddharth Mridul emphasised the growing necessity of mediation in the state’s legal landscape.
He remarked, “Mediation offers a viable alternative to traditional litigation, fostering a collaborative environment where parties can resolve disputes amicably. As we aim to streamline the justice process in Manipur, trained mediators will be pivotal in ensuring that more cases are resolved efficiently and satisfactorily.”
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Mediation training programme is a significant initiative aimed to equip potential mediators from the High Court Legal Services Committee with essential skills to effectively handle mediation sessions, thereby enhancing the resolution of cases through alternative dispute mechanisms.
The training is expected to play a crucial role in reducing the backlog of cases in the state, promoting a more amicable and efficient justice delivery system and charting out a viable mediation landscape in the state.
The programme will run from October 14 to October 18, 2024, and includes intensive mock sessions, lectures, and practical courses designed to meet the mandatory training requirements set forth by the MCPC.
The inaugural programme was attended by Justice A Bimol Singh, Executive Chairman, Manipur State Legal Services Authority; Justice A Guneshwar Sharma, chairperson, High Court Legal Services Committee; Justice Golmei Gaiphulshillu, Judge, High Court of Manipur; S Iboyaima Singh, chairman, Bar Council of Manipur; Y Nirmolchand Singh, president, High Court Bar Association, Manipur, N Rajnikanta Singh, secretary, High Court Legal Services Committee; Ojesh Mutum, Registrar General, High Court; senior advocates; trainees and invitees.
It should be mentioned that the training sessions will be facilitated by two esteemed advocates from Delhi, Deepak Kumar Dhingra and Reema Bhandari, both recognized as potential trainers of the MCPC. Additionally, VP Thankachan, an advocate from Kerala, will serve as an observer during the training.
The trainees comprise practicing advocates from the High Court, as well as retired and serving government servants, highlighting a diverse cohort poised to advance mediation practices in the state.
