Mint explainer: what the new Mediation Council of India means for dispute resolution
India’s new Mediation Council is expected to standardize out-of-court dispute resolution. Its success will depend on recognising service providers, improving access to mediation and easing pressure on courts.
The Mediation Council of India (MCI), a government body set up to oversee mediation services, commenced operations from its new premises at the Indian Law Institute in central New Delhi on Monday. The council's primary objectives include regulating mediation providers, establishing standards, accrediting institutions, and promoting mediation nationwide.
Manas, a New Delhi-based journalist covering economic policy and emerging sectors for Mint, provides an overview of the council's role and significance in the country's dispute resolution landscape.
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