Jammu, Apr 30: An extensive forty-hour mandatory mediation training programme for the advocates of various districts of Jammu province, spreading over five days, concluded on Sunday at J&K Judicial Academy here with the valedictory address delivered by Justice Tashi Rabstan, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Chairman, Mediation and Conciliation Committee.
In his address, Justice Tashi said, “Considering the shortage of trained mediators the present training programme was devised for the advocates of Jammu Province.” Justice Tashi, who has been heading the Mediation and Conciliation Committee for the last nearly eight years, said that the mediation rules framed by the High Court of J&K and Ladakh are exhaustive and referral judges are required to identify and refer the cases having the potential of being settled through the process of mediation. He further said nowadays many big companies having enormous economic activities are witnessing an upsurge in disputes which they want to be settled through the process of mediation.
Justice Tashi appreciated the participants in the training programme for showing keen interest besides actively participating and interacting with the trainers during the programme. He impressed upon the trainees to work with dedication and ensure that the mediation becomes result oriented.
Speaking on the occasion, V.K. Bansal, Principal Judge, Family Court, Tis Hazari, Delhi and Senior Trainer said that he was overwhelmed by the reception and hospitality extended to him and appreciated the enthusiasm with which the trainees participated in the programme.
Dr. Aditi Choudhary, Director Delhi Judicial Academy also acknowledged that the participation of the trainees in the programme was beyond her expectation and the queries raised by them during the programme gave food for thought to the trainers. The training programme was spread over a total of 12 sessions.