Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — Part III
Governs conciliation proceedings in India — covering appointment of conciliators, procedure, confidentiality, and the legal status of the settlement agreement.
Resolve disputes. Preservewhat matters most.
Professional mediation and conciliation services that guide both parties toward a mutually acceptable, legally sound settlement — faster, cheaper, and far less adversarial than court proceedings. Ideal when relationships matter and litigation would be costly.
Family DisputesBusiness DisagreementsEmployment MattersConfidential Process
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What we handle for you
Skilled mediation and conciliation advocacy that protects your interests while pursuing the most amicable and legally sound resolution.
Skilled Mediation Representation
Our advocates attend mediation sessions with you — preparing your position, coaching your presentation, and ensuring your interests are fully articulated to the mediator and opposing party.
Conciliation Support
In conciliation proceedings, our lawyers work with the conciliator who proactively proposes settlement terms — ensuring the proposed terms are legally sound and protect your position.
Settlement Agreement Drafting
Once agreement is reached, we draft a comprehensive, legally enforceable settlement agreement — covering all obligations, timelines, and consequences of breach.
Case Preparation & Strategy
We evaluate your legal position, review evidence, and prepare your negotiation strategy — so you enter the process informed and confident.
Court Referral Compliance
Where a court has referred your matter to mediation under Section 89 of the CPC, we ensure all procedural requirements are met and the outcome is properly reported back to the court.
Confidentiality Protection
Mediation and conciliation proceedings are strictly confidential. We advise you on what can and cannot be used in subsequent proceedings — protecting your disclosures from being weaponised.
The 5-Step Mediation Process
A structured, facilitated negotiation that moves from dispute to mutually agreed legal settlement — without a judge deciding your outcome.
01
Case Evaluation
Share your dispute, supporting documents, and desired outcome. Our lawyer assesses legal strength, identifies negotiation leverage, and advises on realistic settlement range.
02
Mediation / Conciliation Initiation
We send a formal proposal to the opposing party to engage in mediation or conciliation. If court-referred, we comply with the procedural requirements of the referral.
03
Session Preparation
We prepare your opening statement, organise documentary evidence, coach you on the mediation process, and identify minimum acceptable settlement terms.
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Mediation / Conciliation Sessions
We attend all sessions — representing your interests, responding to the mediator's proposals, and negotiating toward the best achievable outcome.
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Settlement Agreement & Execution
We draft the final settlement agreement, ensure it is legally enforceable, and assist with execution including filing with the court where required.
Legal Framework
Mediation and conciliation in India are governed by established law that ensures confidentiality, voluntary participation, and legal enforceability of settlements.
Mediation Act, 2023
India's dedicated mediation statute — establishing a framework for pre-litigation mediation, mediator registration, and enforceability of mediated settlement agreements.
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 — Section 89
Courts can refer disputes to mediation or conciliation at any stage of proceedings. Court-referred settlements have the same status as a court decree.
Family Courts Act, 1984
Family Courts are mandated to attempt conciliation before proceeding with matrimonial and custody matters — making mediation a formal part of family dispute resolution.
Client Success Stories
“A property dispute with my siblings was tearing our family apart. Mediation through LegalKonnect helped us reach a fair division without court — our relationship is intact and the settlement is legally binding.”
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Ananya Joshi
Property Dispute — Family“My business partner and I had a serious disagreement over a joint venture. Conciliation was the right choice — the conciliator's proposed terms were fair, and we avoided a costly arbitration that could have destroyed the venture.”
KR
Kiran Rao
Business DisagreementFrequently Asked Questions
In mediation, the mediator facilitates discussion but does not impose or suggest solutions — the parties control the outcome entirely. In conciliation, the conciliator takes a more active role and may propose settlement terms. Both produce a binding settlement agreement if successful.
Yes. Under the Mediation Act, 2023, a mediated settlement agreement is enforceable as if it were a court decree — making it as binding as a judgment. Court-referred mediation settlements under Section 89 of the CPC also have decree status.
If mediation fails, the parties are free to pursue litigation or arbitration. Crucially, anything disclosed during mediation is confidential and cannot be used in subsequent proceedings — protecting you from your disclosures being weaponised against you.
Mediation works best where parties want to preserve relationships, have ongoing dealings, or wish to avoid the cost and time of litigation. Common cases include family disputes (divorce, property, custody), business disagreements, employment matters, property disputes, and consumer complaints.
Yes. Under Section 89 of the Code of Civil Procedure, courts can refer any pending civil dispute to mediation or conciliation at any stage. If the settlement is reached, it is filed with the court and has the force of a court decree.