# The Mediation Act, 2023, Section 17: Role of mediator in other proceedings

- Act: The Mediation Act, 2023 (Act 32 of 2023)
- In force from: 2023-10-09
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/mediation-act-2023/section/17/

## Text

The mediator shall not-- (a) act as an arbitrator or as a representative or counsel of a party in any arbitral or judicial proceeding in respect of a dispute that is the subject matter of the mediation proceedings; (b) be presented by the parties as a witness in any arbitral or judicial proceeding.

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