# The Mediation Act, 2023, Section 7: Power of court or tribunal to refer parties to mediation

- 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/7/

## Text

(1) Notwithstanding the nonsettlement of dispute under sub-section (1) of section 5, the court or tribunal may, at any stage of proceeding, refer the parties to undertake mediation. (2) If the court or tribunal refers the parties to undertake mediation, it may pass suitable interim order to protect the interest of any party if deemed appropriate. (3) The parties shall not be under obligation to come to a settlement in the mediation pursuant to a reference under sub-section (1).

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