Speaking at the Commonwealth Peace, Mediation and the Rule of Law Conference in Jaipur, the Chief Justice of India reflected on India’s long-standing tradition of resolving disputes through dialogue, community participation and consensus.
As the CJI observed, it was mediation before the word became fashionable.
Watch the excerpt for a powerful reflection on how traditional Panchayat systems embodied the core idea of mediation: resolving disputes while preserving the relationships that continue after the dispute is over.