Mediation Bill, 2021

  Source: ET  Context: The Rajya Sabha passed the Mediation Bill 2021, which mandates individuals to attempt the settlement of civil or commercial disputes through mediation before approaching any court or tribunal. Parties can withdraw from mediation after two sessions, and the mediation process must be completed within 180 days, extendable by another 180 days …

MPs’ panel oppose Mediation Bill

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Parliament- Structure, functioning and conduct of business, parliamentary committees etc   Source: The Hindu Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice, headed by Sushil Kumar Modi, has recommended substantial changes to the Mediation Bill, meant for the institutionalization of mediation and establishment of the Mediation Council of India. The …