Agartala, July 15, 2025: As part of a nationwide initiative led by the Supreme Court of India and the National Legal Services Authority’s (NALSA) Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC), a special 90-day campaign titled ‘Mediation for the Nation’ has commenced across the country, including Tripura. The campaign is being held from July 1 to September 30, 2025.
Addressing a press conference at the Tripura State Legal Services Authority (TSLSA) Conference Hall, Member Secretary Jhuma Dutta Choudhury informed that the campaign aims to promote mediation as a preferred method for the resolution of civil disputes and reduce the burden on courts.
Under this initiative, a wide range of disputes are being referred to mediation centres for out-of-court settlement. These include matrimonial disputes, motor accident compensation claims, domestic violence-related cases, cheque bounce matters, commercial disputes, employment issues, compoundable criminal cases, consumer grievances, loan recovery, property partition matters, eviction cases, and land acquisition disputes.
“Mediation is a recognized method of dispute resolution that brings both parties to the same table, allowing them to settle matters amicably and at a much lower cost,” said Choudhury. “The campaign aims to empower people to resolve conflicts through mutual agreement, facilitated by trained mediators.”
Tripura currently has nine mediation centres – one at the High Court of Tripura and one each in the eight district courts. As of July 9, a total of 996 cases have been referred to these centres across the state:
- West Tripura: 94 cases
- Unakoti: 68 cases
- Khowai: 68 cases
- Sepahijala: 98 cases
- Dhalai: 104 cases
- North Tripura: 18 cases
- Gomati: 193 cases
- South Tripura: 353 cases
The campaign reflects a growing national focus on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and seeks to build awareness about mediation’s role in delivering timely and affordable justice.
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