The Mediation Act, 2023

The Indian Government passed the Mediation Act, 2023 with the objective of reducing the burden on India Judiciary at large in India. The act provides for the provisions of mediation between the parties at large.^[1]

Applicability of this Act

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This Act applies to mediation conducted in India when:

1. all or both parties habitually reside, are incorporated, or have their place of business in India; or
2. the mediation agreement states that disputes will be resolved under this Act; or
3. there is an international mediation; or
4. 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
5. 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.^[2]

References

1. Chawla, Arun (2023-09-22). "A clear message to industry on dispute resolution". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
2. "The Mediation Act, 2023". India Code.