Legal update
Published
13 Sept 2026
Source date
31 Aug 2026
Centre Establishes Mediation Council of India Under Mediation Act, 2023
Why it matters
The Central Government has established the Mediation Council of India pursuant to the Mediation Act, 2023. Headquartered in Delhi, the Council will be responsible for implementing the statute and regulating the country's mediation ecosystem.
Key points
- The Central Government has established the Mediation Council of India under the Mediation Act, 2023.
- The Council will be headquartered in Delhi.
- The body will perform a central role in implementing the 2023 Act and regulating the mediation ecosystem.
What changed
The Mediation Council of India has been established in Delhi to administer the Mediation Act, 2023 and regulate the mediation framework.
Previous position
The Mediation Act, 2023 provided for a Council, but it had not been established, leaving key provisions inoperative in practice.
Who it affects
Practitioners, institutions, and participants operating within the mediation ecosystem under the Mediation Act, 2023.
Provisions
Mediation Act, 2023
Jurisdiction
India
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