Analysis Of The Mediation Bill, 2021

INTRODUCTION

The Mediation Bill, 2021 (“Bill”) was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on December 20, 2021 however due to significant opposition, the Bill was sent to the Committee on Law and Justice for further scrutiny. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution, where parties attempt to settle their dispute outside courts with the assistance of an independent third person called the mediator. The object of the Bill is to facilitate and promote mediation in India, particularly institutional mediation for the resolution of disputes. It also aims to encourage community mediation and make online mediation an acceptable and cost-effective process. It proposes to bring a codified law on mediation and provide for enforcement of settlement agreements resulting from mediation. This article strives to highlight the salient features of the Mediation Bill 2021.