Mediation Act, 2023
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Summary
India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedFriday, 15 September 2023
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA IIBJP-led NDA
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Amendment History
21 changes recorded for this policy.
TypeSunday, 19 July 2026via historical
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DescriptionThursday, 20 August 2026via livelaw
Justice PS Narasimha recently spoke on the Supreme Court's Samadhan Samaroh initiative, a nationwide mediation-driven exercise aimed at amicable, consent-based resolution of cases pending before the Supreme Court. The initiative, which began on 21st April, will culminate in a Special Lok Adalat to be held from 21st to 23rd August. In an interview to Akashvani's News On AIR, Justice Narasimha explained the rationale behind the initiative. He identified two distinct concerns. “The main problem is
DescriptionFriday, 21 August 2026via livelaw
More than 400 cases were amicably settled on the first day of the Special Lok Adalat at the Supreme Court of India under the SAMADHAN SAMAROH 2026, as the apex court's initiative to promote consensual resolution of disputes entered its culmination phase on Friday. More than 600 cases were listed before 16 Special Lok Adalat Benches, each comprising two sitting judges of the Supreme Court, along with Senior Advocates, Advocates-on-Record and other advocates. The Special Lok Adalat, which will con
DescriptionFriday, 28 August 2026via livelaw
The Central Government on Thursday (August 27) notified the establishment of the Mediation Council of India with its head office at Delhi under the Mediation Act 2023, which aims to promote domestic and international mediation in India through appropriate guidelines.� The Mediation Act, 2023 was enacted to promote and facilitate mediation, especially institutional mediation, for resolution of disputes, commercial or otherwise, enforce mediated settlement agreements, provide for a body for regist
DescriptionMonday, 31 August 2026via policyradar
The Central Government on Thursday (August 27) notified the establishment of the Mediation Council of India with its head office at Delhi under the Mediation Act 2023...
DescriptionTuesday, 1 September 2026via policyradar
The Central Government on Thursday (August 27) notified the establishment of the Mediation Council of India with its head office at Delhi under the Mediation Act 2023...
DescriptionTuesday, 1 September 2026via the_hindu_business
“In view of the mediation proceedings pending between the parties, the parties may request the Court(s) concerned to defer the hearing in the pending cases,” says the order
DescriptionThursday, 3 September 2026via the_hindu_business
“In view of the mediation proceedings pending between the parties, the parties may request the Court(s) concerned to defer the hearing in the pending cases,” says the order
DescriptionThursday, 3 September 2026via the_hindu_business
“In view of the mediation proceedings pending between the parties, the parties may request the Court(s) concerned to defer the hearing in the pending cases,” says the order
DescriptionThursday, 3 September 2026via the_hindu_business
“In view of the mediation proceedings pending between the parties, the parties may request the Court(s) concerned to defer the hearing in the pending cases,” says the order
DescriptionWednesday, 16 September 2026via barandbench
The Supreme Court on Wednesday referred a long-standing property dispute involving film producer Boney Kapoor and actors Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor to mediation, while directing the parties to maintain status quo on a 2.7-acre plot of land in Chennai [MC Sivakami v. Boney Kapoor]. A Bench of Justices KV Viswanathan and Arun Palli suggested that the family dispute be resolved amicably rather than through prolonged litigation."We wanted to know if you people were prepared
DescriptionThursday, 17 September 2026via takshashila
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DescriptionFriday, 18 September 2026via barandbench
In this 'Leading Questions' piece, Jyoti Dastidar and Animesh Dubey discuss how the Mediation Act, 2023 formalizes mediation in India, making mediated settlements final and enforceable, establishing a Mediation Council, enhancing confidentiality, promoting pre-litigation mediation, and limiting judicial challenges.Question: What are the most significant changes introduced by the Mediation Act, 2023?Answer: The most significant change is the statutory recognition given to mediation and mediated s
DescriptionFriday, 18 September 2026via takshashila
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DescriptionFriday, 18 September 2026via barandbench
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) at New Delhi has sent Bira and its creditors to mediation to explore a settlement of insolvency proceedings pending against the company.A special bench comprising Judicial Member Ashok Kumar Bhardwaj and Technical Member Ravindra Chaturvedi passed the order on September 15 while hearing multiple proceedings against B9 Beverages Limited, including a Section 7 insolvency plea filed by Unity Small Finance Bank Limited."It is made clear that if no settlement
DescriptionFriday, 18 September 2026via takshashila
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DescriptionFriday, 18 September 2026via takshashila
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DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via takshashila
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DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via takshashila
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