civil · In Force

Mediation Act 2023

India's first standalone mediation law. Pre-litigation mediation mandatory for commercial disputes. Settlement = court decree. Mediation Council of India. Online mediation recognised. 60-day timeline.

Enforced

9 October 2023

Ministry

Ministry of Law & Justice

Key provisions and changes

• Pre-litigation mediation mandatory
• Mediation Council of India
• Online mediation allowed
• 60-day timeline
• Settlement = court decree