Panjim, Dec. 26 -- Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Friday highlighted the importance of mediation in reducing the pendency of cases, describing it as a cost-effective, mutually beneficial, and humane method of resolving disputes that is gaining increasing acceptance across the judicial system.

Speaking with ANI at the 'Mediation Awareness' walkathon, CJI Surya Kant said, "The mediation is a quick mode of disposal and very cost-effective. In commercial litigation, matrimonial litigation, motor accident claim cases, and 138 cheque bounce cases, mediation is proving to be a very successful instrument of disposal."

He also noted the steps being taken to promote mediation at the Supreme Court level.

"We have a very dedicated medi...