Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Supreme Court of India has officially launched the “Samadhan Samaroh” (Special Lok Adalat) 2026, a landmark initiative designed to make the judicial process more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly for the general public. This ambitious programme commenced on April 21, 2026, and is set to culminate in a final three-day session scheduled for August 21, 22, and 23, 2026. By focusing on mutual consent and reconciliation, the initiative seeks to provide a swift resolution for eligible cases currently pending before the apex court, moving away from prolonged litigation toward a more collaborative and grounded approach to dispute resolution.
The core of the Samadhan process involves a series of pre-conciliation meetings facilitated by mediation centres established under various state, district, taluka, and High Court legal services authorities. These sessions, which are already underway, involve trained mediators and legal officials who assist parties in reaching amicable settlements before the final hearings in August. The Supreme Court has encouraged advocates and litigants to participate actively, offering the flexibility to attend these meetings either in person or through virtual platforms to ensure that geographical barriers do not hinder anyone from benefiting from this restorative justice model.
Litigants interested in resolving their pending Supreme Court cases through this Special Lok Adalat must register their interest using a dedicated Google Form available on the Supreme Court of India’s official website. The deadline for submitting this digital application is set for May 31, 2026. To further assist the public, a dedicated “one-stop centre” has been established within the Supreme Court premises, alongside active helpline numbers—011-23115652 and 011-23116464—to provide real-time guidance on the registration and mediation process. This move is widely seen as a significant step toward making the Indian legal framework more transparent, rapid, and inclusive for all citizens.
