Act not to apply to pending proceedings
Section 56 of the Mediation Act, 2023 deals with act not to apply to pending proceedings. This Act shall not apply to, or in relation to, any mediation or conciliation commenced before the coming into force of this Act. The Act came into force on 09 Oct 2023.
This Act shall not apply to, or in relation to, any mediation or conciliation commenced before the coming into force of this Act.
Section 56, The Mediation Act, 2023 (Act 32 of 2023).
Questions about Section 56
What does Section 56 of the Mediation Act deal with?
Section 56 of the Mediation Act is headed "Act not to apply to pending proceedings". This Act shall not apply to, or in relation to, any mediation or conciliation commenced before the coming into force of this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 56 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 56, section 56 Mediation Act 2023, section 56 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 56 of the Mediation Act come into force?
Section 56 of the Mediation Act, cited as Mediation Act 2023 56, 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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