GENERAL26 Sept 2026
ADR, adjudication must aid in resolving family disputes: SC judge
Supreme Court judge B V Nagarathna says courts and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) must work together to settle family disputes. ADR brings speed, privacy and confidentiality, but quick outcomes cannot come at the cost of fair justice. She suggested pre-litigation mediation in every family court dispute, a trained panel for senior citizens, and conciliation before contested divorce cases. Pending family cases remain heavy in several states.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Justice B V Nagarathna said ADR (alternative dispute resolution) is not meant to replace courts but should work alongside them in family disputes.
- She said ADR offers speed, privacy and confidentiality, and that long delays in family cases widen existing inequalities within families.
- She suggested pre-litigation mediation in every dispute under the Family Courts Act and a dedicated, trained mediation panel for senior citizens.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you have a family dispute, ask your lawyer whether mediation or conciliation could work before you file in a family court. It may save time and keep matters private, but a settlement is never guaranteed.
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