Supreme Court Identifies 45K Cases As Suitable For Settlement Under 'Samadhan Samaroh' Initiative; Seeks Lawyers' Cooperation

The Supreme Court has identified 45,098 pending cases across various categories as suitable for amicable resolution through mediation and Lok Adalat mechanisms under its nationwide dispute resolution initiative titled Samadhan Samaroh, and has called upon lawyers to actively cooperate in facilitating settlements.

A circular dated April 22, 2026, issued by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), stated that the initiative has been undertaken under the guidance of the Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, with the objective of ensuring “doorstep delivery of justice” through mediated settlement of suitable pending cases.

The Samadhan Samaroh (Supreme Court Action for Mediated Adjudication and Dispute Harmonization Across Nation) programme is scheduled to be held on August 21, 22 and 23, 2026, and is aimed at facilitating amicable resolution of pending disputes on a large scale.

In this regard, a meeting was convened on April 21, 2026, chaired by the Chief Justice of India in the presence of several judges of the Supreme Court, along with the Attorney General and Solicitor General of India, and office bearers of bar bodies including the SCBA and the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association.

The circular stated that details of the identified cases will be uploaded on the SCBA website to enable advocates to check whether their matters are included in the list. It emphasized that the initiative envisages active participation of the Bar in identifying and facilitating settlement of appropriate matters through mediation and Lok Adalat mechanisms.

Members of the Bar have been requested to share details of their cases, or indicate categories of matters suitable for settlement, with the SCBA office along with relevant particulars. The circular further informed that a Google Form link will shortly be circulated to advocates to enable submission of case details for consideration under the initiative.

The SCBA underscored that cooperation and proactive participation of advocates would be instrumental in making the initiative a meaningful success.