The Mediation Act, 2023 was passed with the objective of reducing the burden on India's judiciary at large. The act provides for the provisions of mediation between the parties at large.
Applicability of this Act This Act applies to mediation conducted in India when:
all or both parties habitually reside, are incorporated, or have their place of business in India; or the mediation agreement states that disputes will be resolved under this Act; or there is an international mediation; or one party is the Central or State Government, or its agencies, public bodies, corporations, or local bodies, including entities they control or own, and the matter pertains to a commercial dispute: or any other dispute if the Central or State Government deems it appropriate and notifies it for resolution through mediation under this Act, where such Government bodies are a party.
List of Sections of the Mediation Act, 2023 +Section NumberSection Title1Short title, extent and commencement. 2Application3Definitions4Mediation agreement5Pre-litigation mediation6Disputes or matters not fit for mediation7Power of court or tribunal to refer parties to mediation8Appointment of mediators9Preference of parties10Conflict of interest and disclosure11Termination of mandate of mediator12Replacement of mediator13Territorial jurisdiction to undertake mediation14Commencement of mediation15Conduct of mediation16Role of mediator17Role of mediator in other proceedings18Time-limit for completion of mediation19Mediated settlement agreement
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