Role of mediator in other proceedings
Section 17 of the Mediation Act, 2023 deals with role of mediator in other proceedings. 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; The Act came into force on 09 Oct 2023.
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.
Section 17, The Mediation Act, 2023 (Act 32 of 2023).
Questions about Section 17
What does Section 17 of the Mediation Act deal with?
Section 17 of the Mediation Act is headed "Role of mediator in other proceedings". 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;
How do I find court cases under Section 17 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 17, section 17 Mediation Act 2023, section 17 of the Mediation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 17 of the Mediation Act come into force?
Section 17 of the Mediation Act, cited as Mediation Act 2023 17, 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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