Jamia Hosts First National Mediation Competition, Justice Singh Stresses Urgency

• Jamia Millia Islamia concluded its first three-day National Mediation Competition 2026 with 24 law schools participating.
• Supreme Court Judge N Kotiswar Singh inaugurated the event, emphasizing alternative dispute resolution.
• Justice Singh highlighted the urgent need for mediation due to over 4.8 crore pending cases in Indian courts.
• The competition focused on simulated mediation sessions to test negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Justice Singh noted that dispute resolution through dialogue is deeply ingrained in Indian society.