MEDIATION

”Judges explore the possibilities of settlement in maters newly filed before them and even in pending cases. Such matters are them referred to the trained mediators for an amicable settlement. Today, law permits mediation and the courts are encouraging it. Using its supervisory jurisdiction over subordinate judiciary, High Courts have established court annexed mediation cells in District Courts as well. Its outcome has been impressive as nearly 60 percent of the referred matters have been settled through mediation. Delhi High Court on August 11, 2005 notified Mediation and Conciliation Rules, 2004 and all mediation matters in Delhi High Court are being conducted in accordance with these rules. Other High Courts are also following suit by adapting this notification.”