India, Sept. 27 -- Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Saturday said the future of mediation in India cannot be secured by "any single law, campaign or conference" and stressed that its success would depend on sustained practices, community acceptance and dedicated infrastructure.

Delivering the inaugural address at the second National Mediation Conference in Bhubaneswar, CJI Gavai said that while the Mediation Act, 2023 had formally recognised the practice, the real test lay in how effectively institutions, communities and professionals embraced dialogue and collaborative solutions.

"Continuous reform, adaptation and learning from experience will also be essential to ensure that mediation remains effective, accessible and relevant...