Mediation Council of India

Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026
DomesticEvents & CollaborationsMCI: The PACT- Poovayya Commercial Mediation Conclave

At the Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026, curated and hosted by The PACT, a roundtable of general counsel and mediation service providers set out, candidly, why mediation has yet to become the default route for resolving high-value commercial disputes in India, and what would have to change before it did. This session was held in collaboration with Obelisk Legal.

Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026
Events & CollaborationsMCI: The PACT- Poovayya Commercial Mediation Conclave

At the Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026, panellists discussed the need to position mediation as an early and flexible dispute-resolution mechanism, with emphasis on awareness, trust, mediator quality, institutional credibility and a balanced approach among stakeholders.

Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026
DomesticEvents & CollaborationsIndian Mediation FederationMCI: The PACT- Poovayya Commercial Mediation Conclave

At the Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026, practitioners and corporate legal professionals discussed how mediation can be strengthened in India through institutional mechanisms, internal dispute-resolution processes, professional mediators, greater awareness and a shift away from adversarial approaches.

India Digital ADR Summit 2026
Events & CollaborationsIndia Digital ADR Summit

At the India Digital ADR Summit 2026, a panel of senior mediators and practitioners examined the implementation of the Mediation Act, 2023, focusing on institutional mediation, mediator accreditation, community and online mediation, and the changing role of lawyers in dispute resolution.

India Digital ADR Summit 2026
DomesticEvents & CollaborationsIndia Digital ADR Summit

At the India Digital ADR Summit 2026, Justice Sonia Gokani discussed the evolution of mediation after the Mediation Act, 2023, highlighting institutionalisation, mediator training, accreditation, specialised panels, community mediation and the role of human governance alongside technology.

BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum 2026: CJI Highlights Mediation, AI, Arbitration and Judicial Cooperation
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At the BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum 2026, the Chief Justice welcomed judicial leaders from BRICS Member and Partner Countries, highlighting the importance of mediation, AI, arbitration, and judicial cooperation in addressing contemporary challenges and strengthening the shared values of justice.

Mediation Council of India Established
Legislation UpdatesNotifications

Government has established the Mediation Council of India, headquartered in Delhi, to play a central role in implementing the Mediation Act, 2023 and regulating the mediation ecosystem.

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Legislation UpdatesRules & Regulations

Chairperson and Member will get travelling, Daily and House rent allowances.

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by Raj Panchmatia†, Haabil Vahanvaty†† and Roselin Alex†††
Cite as: 2023 SCC OnLine Blog Exp 74