Justice Surya Kant Outlines Tackling Case Pendency and Promoting Mediation as Key Priorities for Indian Judiciary

Nov 22, 2025 10:38 pm CST

Incoming Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant reveals his strategic focus on addressing the Supreme Court's 90,000 case backlog and advancing mediation practices during his 16-month tenure. His plans include establishing Constitutional benches to resolve legal questions and investigating why litigants bypass lower courts, with the aim of creating a more efficient judicial system through both structural reforms and alternative dispute resolution methods.