The Mediation Act 2023: The changing landscape of dispute resolution
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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