Time-limit for completion of mediation
Section 18 of the Mediation Act, 2023 deals with time-limit for completion of mediation. Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, mediation under this Act shall be completed within a period of one hundred and twenty days from the date fixed for the first appearance before the mediator. The Act came into force on 09 Oct 2023.
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, mediation under this Act shall be completed within a period of one hundred and twenty days from the date fixed for the first appearance before the mediator.
(2) The period for mediation mentioned under sub-section (1) may be extended for a further period as agreed by the parties, but not exceeding sixty days.
Section 18, The Mediation Act, 2023 (Act 32 of 2023).
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Questions about Section 18
What does Section 18 of the Mediation Act deal with?
Section 18 of the Mediation Act is headed "Time-limit for completion of mediation". Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, mediation under this Act shall be completed within a period of one hundred and twenty days from the date fixed for the first appearance before the mediator.
How do I find court cases under Section 18 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 18, section 18 Mediation Act 2023, section 18 of the Mediation Act. People searching for it also type mediation act 2023 section 18. 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 18 of the Mediation Act, and has it changed?
2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 18 of the Mediation Act come into force?
Section 18 of the Mediation Act, cited as Mediation Act 2023 18, 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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