A Landmark Day for Justice in Andhra Pradesh: Mediation Symposium and Judicial Infrastructure Milestones - AP Events
On March 1, 2026 , Andhra Pradesh witnessed a transformative day in its pursuit of accessible, efficient, and harmonious justice. Led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu , the events blended high-level advocacy for mediation with concrete steps to build world-class judicial infrastructure in Amaravati . The State-Level Symposium on Mediation: Dialogue as the Cornerstone of Justice Held in Vijayawada and organized by the Andhra Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (APSLSA) , the symposium titled “Mediation: Dialogue as the Cornerstone of Justice” brought together judicial leaders, policymakers, and legal experts. CJI Justice Surya Kant , as chief guest, delivered a powerful keynote emphasizing that mediation is no longer just an alternative—it must become the preferred mode of dispute resolution to ease court backlogs . Backed by the Mediation Act, 2023 , he called for cultivating a nationwide " mediation culture ...