Section 1(1) of the Mediation Act 2023 came into force on:
A9 OCTOBER 2023 — partially; remaining provisions phased; the Act applies to PRE-LITIGATION mediation and MEDIATION-related agreements; modifies the previous Section 89 CPC framework
B1 Jan 2024 (cf. Mediation Act 2023; CG Notification SO 4346(E)) (cf. Mediation Act 2023; CG Notification SO 4346(E)) (cf. Mediation Act 2023; CG Notification SO 4346(E))
C1 Apr 2024 (cf. Mediation Act 2023; CG Notification SO 4346(E)) (cf. Mediation Act 2023; CG Notification SO 4346(E)) (cf. Mediation Act 2023; CG Notification SO 4346(E))
D1 Jan 2025 (cf. Mediation Act 2023; CG Notification SO 4346(E)) (cf. Mediation Act 2023; CG Notification SO 4346(E)) (cf. Mediation Act 2023; CG Notification SO 4346(E))
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 9 OCTOBER 2023 — partially; remaining provisions phased; the Act applies to PRE-LITIGATION mediation and MEDIATION-related agreements; modifies the previous Section 89 CPC framework
1. The MEDIATION ACT 2023 received Presidential assent on 14 September 2023.
2. Section 1(1) Mediation Act 2023: 'It shall come into force on such DATE as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.'
3. Partial provisions came into force on 9 OCTOBER 2023 (SO 4346(E)).
4. REMAINING provisions phased in.
5. The Act provides comprehensive framework for mediation in India:
6. (i) Definitions of various terms;
7. (ii) Mediation Council of India;
8. (iii) Registration of mediators;
9. (iv) Procedure for mediation;
10. (v) Mediation settlement agreement and enforcement;
11. (vi) Online mediation;
12. (vii) Special provisions for COMMUNITY MEDIATION.
13. Hence option B is correct.
_Source: Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 (Bare Act) + Mediation Act 2023 — Mediation Act 2023; CG Notification SO 4346(E)_
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