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In this conversation, A.J. Jawad, CEO & Registrar, India International ADR Centre (IAMC), Hyderabad, discusses how mediation has evolved in India, whether
Experts at IMF’s ‘An Evening with Mediators’ discuss the evolving mediation framework in India, particularly following the enactment of the Mediation Act, 2023, and the establishment of the Mediation Council of India.
In this exclusive interview with SCC Times, Sanjeev Ahuja discusses the vision behind the Indian Mediation Federation (IMF), the evolving mediation landscape
The session, featuring Ivana Ninčić Österle, Executive Director of the International Mediation Institute (IMI) , will explore lessons from the International Mediation Institute in the context of the Mediation Council of India. The online session is scheduled for 24 November 2026 and is free to attend. Registrations are now open.
Experts at IMF’s ‘An Evening with Mediators’ discuss the future of mediation in India, highlighting institutional reforms, AI integration, professionalisation and the need to build a trusted mediation ecosystem.
Bringing the power of dialogue to the forefront, the Indian Mediation Federation’s ‘An Evening with Mediators’ highlighted the need to move beyond legislative recognition towards building a credible, trusted and accessible mediation ecosystem, where public confidence, institutional strength and professional competence shape the future of dispute resolution in India.
Can a conversation change the course of a dispute? The Indian Mediation Federation (IMF) will explore mediation’s potential to transform dispute resolution at ‘An Evening with Mediators’ taking place on Saturday, 31 October, in New Delhi.
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.
At the Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026, curated and hosted by The PACT, a senior advocate, a public sector bank executive and a general counsel spoke candidly about what mediation actually looks like once lawyers and clients are inside the room, and about the practical, cultural and institutional obstacles that keep Indian commercial disputes from reaching it in the first place.
At the Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026, curated and hosted by The PACT the launch of Mehak Oberoi’s book on construction mediation was followed by a fireside conversation in which two senior judges examined how mediators uncover the real interests behind a construction dispute, when mediation should begin, and what it takes to make a settlement hold.
Envisioned as an “umbilical cord” connecting professionals, businesses and other stakeholders across the country, IMF seeks to foster a collaborative mediation ecosystem, with the larger vision of positioning India as a global hub for mediation.
At the Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026, experts examined the evolving role of lawyers and law firms in promoting mediation, advising clients on when to pursue settlement, developing internal awareness and training, and ensuring that mediation is conducted through a structured and professional process.
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.
The Indian Mediation Federation (IMF) was formally launched at the PACT-Poovayya Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026, held on 18 September 2026 at
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.
Addressing the MCI: The Conclave by PACT & Poovayya, Sanjeev Ahuja, President, Indian Mediation Federation (IMF) said that “IMF is not here to compete with the courts or the government, but to complete the picture, close the loops, fill the gaps and connect the loose threads. Our vision is simple, but ambitious: To make Mediation the First Port of Call”
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.
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.
The session brought together leading dispute resolution practitioners from India and Singapore to examine the practical choices businesses face in cross-border disputes, including mediation, arbitration, enforcement, interim reliefs, institutional arbitration, AI, legal education and India’s potential to emerge as a global dispute resolution centre.
In separate interactions, CJI Surya Kant discussed the vision and objectives behind the initiative, while Justice P.S. Narasimha explained its implementation, the role of mediation and the need to institutionalise the process for long-term dispute resolution.