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The Mediation Act, 2023

Establishment and incorporation of Mediation Council

In force From 09 Oct 2023 Act 32 of 2023 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 32 of 2023 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 14 Sep 2023 In force 09 Oct 2023 Cited by 1 provision

Section 31 of the Mediation Act, 2023 deals with establishment and incorporation of Mediation Council. The Central Government shall, by notification, establish for the purposes of this Act, a Council to be known as the Mediation Council of India to perform the duties and discharge the functions under this Act. The Act came into force on 09 Oct 2023.

(1) The Central Government shall, by notification, establish for the purposes of this Act, a Council to be known as the Mediation Council of India to perform the duties and discharge the functions under this Act.

(2) The Council shall be a body corporate by the name aforesaid, having perpetual succession and a common seal, with power, subject to the provisions of this Act, to acquire, hold and dispose of property, both movable and immovable, and to enter into contract, and shall, by the said name, sue or be sued.

(3) The head office of the Council shall be at Delhi or at such other place as may be notified by the Central Government.

(4) The Council may, in consultation with the Central Government, establish offices at other places in India and abroad.

Section 31, The Mediation Act, 2023 (Act 32 of 2023).

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Questions about Section 31

What does Section 31 of the Mediation Act deal with?

Section 31 of the Mediation Act is headed "Establishment and incorporation of Mediation Council". The Central Government shall, by notification, establish for the purposes of this Act, a Council to be known as the Mediation Council of India to perform the duties and discharge the functions under this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 31 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 31, section 31 Mediation Act 2023, section 31 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 31 of the Mediation Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 31 of the Mediation Act come into force?

Section 31 of the Mediation Act, cited as Mediation Act 2023 31, 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.

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