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CJI calls for structured national registry of former judges for ADR roles
On April 25, 2026, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urged the creation of a structured national framework to utilise the experience of retired judges in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), framing their continued engagement as institutional service with accountability and support. He argued that former judges' experience is a valuable national resource that should not go untapped after retirement. The article reporting these remarks was published on April 26, 2026.
Why It Matters
The proposal signals a potential shift in how judicial expertise is leveraged for ADR, possibly expanding access to dispute resolution and enhancing accountability and support for retired judges serving in ADR roles.
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Article reporting the CJI's remarks published
April 26, 2026
Publication of the article reporting the Chief Justice of India's remarks occurred on April 26, 2026 at 11:19 am IST.
CJI calls for a structured national framework to utilise retired judges in ADR
April 25, 2026
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday (April 25, 2026) called for the creation of a structured national framework to utilise the experience of retired judges in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), saying their continued engagement should be treated as institutional service with accountability and support. The CJI also stated that the experience of former judges is a valuable national resource that should not go untapped after retirement.