Replacement of mediator
Section 12 of the Mediation Act, 2023 deals with replacement of mediator. Upon termination of the mandate of mediator-- (i) in case of mediation other than institutional mediation under clause (ii) of sub-section (4) of section 10, the parties may, appoint another mediator within a period of seven days from such termination; The Act came into force on 09 Oct 2023.
Upon termination of the mandate of mediator--
(i) in case of mediation other than institutional mediation under clause (ii) of sub-section (4) of section 10, the parties may, appoint another mediator within a period of seven days from such termination; and
(ii) under section 11, the mediation service provider shall appoint another mediator from the panel maintained by it within a period of seven days from such termination.
Section 12, The Mediation Act, 2023 (Act 32 of 2023).
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Questions about Section 12
What does Section 12 of the Mediation Act deal with?
Section 12 of the Mediation Act is headed "Replacement of mediator". Upon termination of the mandate of mediator-- (i) in case of mediation other than institutional mediation under clause (ii) of sub-section (4) of section 10, the parties may, appoint another mediator within a period of seven days from such termination;
How do I find court cases under Section 12 of the Mediation Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Mediation Act 2023 12, section 12 Mediation Act 2023, section 12 of the Mediation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 12 of the Mediation Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 10 (Conflict of interest and disclosure), section 11 (Termination of mandate of mediator), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 12 of the Mediation Act come into force?
Section 12 of the Mediation Act, cited as Mediation Act 2023 12, came into force on 09 Oct 2023, having been enacted on 14 Sep 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Definitions765 words
- 5. Pre-litigation mediation389 words
- 52. Power to make regulations349 words
- 32. Composition of Council324 words
- 38. Duties and functions of Council275 words
- 22. Confidentiality273 words
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