Preference of parties
Section 9 of the Mediation Act, 2023 deals with preference of parties. The mediation service provider shall, while appointing any person from the panel of mediators maintained by it, consider his suitability and the preference of the parties for resolving the dispute. The Act came into force on 09 Oct 2023.
The mediation service provider shall, while appointing any person from the panel of mediators maintained by it, consider his suitability and the preference of the parties for resolving the dispute.
Section 9, The Mediation Act, 2023 (Act 32 of 2023).
Questions about Section 9
What does Section 9 of the Mediation Act deal with?
Section 9 of the Mediation Act is headed "Preference of parties". The mediation service provider shall, while appointing any person from the panel of mediators maintained by it, consider his suitability and the preference of the parties for resolving the dispute.
How do I find court cases under Section 9 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 9, section 9 Mediation Act 2023, section 9 of the Mediation Act. People searching for it also type mediation board act no 9 of 2016. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 9 of the Mediation Act come into force?
Section 9 of the Mediation Act, cited as Mediation Act 2023 9, 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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