Mediation Act, 2023: an Analytical Study

Mediation is an informal process of resolving the disputes where two or more parties arrive at a compromise with the assistance of impartial third party. Since the ancient time, the process of the mediation has been employed by the parties as an alternative dispute resolution. Mediation is an effective alternative mechanism for dispute resolution not only in respect of disputes pertaining to matrimonial or family discord but also for other types of disputes inter-alia civil, commercial, administrative and even for the resolution of certain insolvency issues. India has ratified the Singapore Convention and on that baiss, Meidation Act 2023 has come into picture. The Act is a progressive legislation which promotes the mutual cooperation between the parties. Act has certain shortcomings also. The reserarcher has through this paper has analysed the provisions of the Mediation Act 2023. Various shortcomings or challenegs in the successul implentation of the Act has been identified by the researcher.