Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Mediation Act: Operational Status and Delayed Implementation
Imagine a new law called the Mediation Act, designed to help people solve their disagreements outside of court.
This law passed, but it's not being fully used yet.
The law aims to encourage people to use mediators, who help people talk and find solutions.
This should reduce the number of cases in court.
The Supreme Court launched a 90-day mediation effort, which ends soon, but no one knows the results yet.
The government is being urged to make mediation services fully operational.
The Mediation Act, 2023, was enacted in September 2023.
The Act seeks to promote mediation for dispute resolution.
The Supreme Court recommended the Act over five years ago to reduce court cases.
A 90-day mediation drive is ending on September 30, 2025.
The government is urged to implement the Act and operationalize mediation services.
- Who
- Indian Government, Supreme Court
- What
- The Mediation Act 2023 has been enacted, but implementation is delayed. It aims to promote institutional mediation for dispute resolution.
- When
- The Act was enacted on September 15, 2023. The article was published September 21, 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To promote faster and peaceful dispute resolution; to reduce the burden on the courts.
- Mediation Act Enactment
- September 15, 2023
- Purpose
- Encourage mediation to resolve disputes
- Supreme Court Recommendation
- More than five years ago
- Pending Cases in Indian Courts
- 4.77 crore total (as reported)
- Mediation Drive
- 90-day drive ending September 30, 2025