Chandigarh, Oct. 9 -- The Chandigarh administration has notified a comprehensive 'litigation policy', aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and efficiency in managing legal proceedings. Published in the Chandigarh Administration Gazette on October 8, 2025, the policy seeks to curb unnecessary litigation and encourage amicable settlement of disputes through mediation and arbitration. According to the notification, all departments under the UT administration have been instructed to avoid unwarranted and repetitive litigation and prioritise the resolution of disputes through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms. The policy terms mediation as a preferred mode of settlement in accordance with the Mediation Act, 2023. The administration has instructed all departments to conduct periodic reviews of pending court cases to ensure their timely and effective disposal. Emphasis has been laid on avoiding procedural delays, repetitive litigation, and unnecessary adjournments that contribute to case backlogs....