CJ lays emphasis on need for mediation in disputes

Chief Justice of Madras High Court, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul today emphasised the importance and need for mediation in various stages of disputes.
Inaugurating a conference on 'Appropriate Dispute Resolution' here, he narrated several personal success stories of effective dispute resolution while stressing the importance and need for mediation in various stages of disputes.
Other panel members at the interaction, including Justice Satish K Agnihotri, SriramPanchu, senior Advocate Mediator, Shivaraman, President of Madras Management Association also laid emphasis on the need for alternative dispute resolution mechanisms with special thrust on mediation.
Another discussion on 'Disputes Arising in Corporate Laws' with a special emphasis on family business, saw panelists dwelling on what kind of disputes come to court and if all require legal analysis and whether contractual theory is sufficient.

The conference was organised by the Foundation for Comprehensive Dispute Resolution.