Mediation: How It Works and When to Use It
Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process where a neutral third party helps disputing parties reach their own settlement. Learn how it works, when it applies, and what makes it binding.
Mediation Council of India
The Mediation Act, 2023 authorises the Central Government to establish the Mediation Council of India, but the statutory framework should not be presented as operational without verified establishment and appointment notifications.
Written by Mediate Editorial TeamLast reviewed
- Jurisdiction
- India
Section 31 of the Mediation Act, 2023 authorises the Central Government to establish the
Mediation Council of India by notification. Section 32 addresses its statutory composition.
The Act also describes functions intended for the Council and related regulatory machinery.
Those enacted provisions do not, by themselves, establish that the Council, appointments,
registers, recognition systems, or every contemplated function are operational.
Users should verify the latest Gazette notifications and official government information
before relying on any claimed Council registration, accreditation, or recognition.
Sources
- Mediation Act, 2023, Part IVChecked
Related ADR Processes
Related Laws
Mediation Act, 2023: A Plain-Language Guide
The Mediation Act, 2023 is India's first standalone mediation statute, but only specified provisions have commenced. This guide separates the enacted framework from the law currently in force.