Madhya Pradesh State Litigation Management Policy, 2018

No: -- Dated: Apr, 27 2018

Pursuant to the recommendations of 13th Finance Commission and the resolution adopted at the National Consultation on "Strengthening the Judiciary towards reducing pendency and delay" held on 24-10-2009, the National Litigation  Policy was framed which in tum led to the promulgation of the  Madhya Pradesh  State Litigation  Policy,  2011. However,  it has been observed in the last few years that comprehensive review of the policy is needed to ensure that its objectives are met.

The statistics of the litigation reveals that the  State is the pre-dominant litigant in the courts contributing the major share of the pending litigation. This Litigation Policy is an endeavor to manage the State Litigation in an efficient and responsible. Manner to minimize the State's contribution to pendency so that Hon'ble Courts may get more time for other pending cases. Upon a critical preview of present litigation scenario and a comprehensive deliberation on various issues related thereto,  it is felt that a clear, comprehensive, efficacious and cohesive Policy is needed for effective management of litigation pertaining to the State at various levels from District to State and National level. It is with the above purpose that the existing Policy was reviewed and a new Policy, "The Madhya Pradesh State Litigation  Management  Policy-2018" brought into effect.