Mediation Made Simple

Mediation stands as a cornerstone of alternative dispute resolution, offering a pathway to resolve conflicts amicably and preserve relationships. What is Mediation Mediation is an Alternate Dispute Resolution process in which a neutral third party, known as a mediator, assists parties in resolving disputes or conflicts amicably. Appointment of mediator: Appointment is done with respect to Section 810 of the act, wherein there are two options given to the parties, either the parties can agree upon the name of the mediator themselves and give their consent accordingly, or the parties may submit an application to any mediation service provider authorised under the act to appoint a mediator for the dispute they have in hand, then the mediation service provider has to appoint a mediator for them within 7 days of receiving the application and the parties have to also give their consent for the appointed person to be their mediator11 of the act). When we talk about the settlement of dispute through mediation, a settlement agreement has to be prepared with respect to section 1918 of the act and has to be crafted, and once it is signed by both the parties, and it becomes binding upon all the parties if it is also authenticated by the mediator as specified in section 2720 of the act, moving further sub section of section 2721 states that the settlement agreement will be treated as if it's an official court order or decree. Registration of mediation settlement agreement: Section 2023 of the act provides an option to the parties to get their settlement agreement registered with the Authority constituted under this act or any other body situated within the territorial jurisdiction of the court or tribunal to decide the subject matter of the dispute.