Lexis Nexis’s Commentary on The Mediation Act, 2023 – 1st Edition 2025.

Mediation in India has gained historic, unprecedented traction following the passing of the Mediation Act, 2023—a legislative push designed to heavily reduce the backlog of court cases. Commentary on The Mediation Act, 2023 (1st Edition, 2025) offers a sweeping overview of this new legal landscape. The book goes beyond mere statutory interpretation; it provides deep, practical insights into mediation techniques, emphasizing mediation as a voluntary, party-centered, and highly cost-effective process driven by trust.

Navigating the New Mediation Ecosystem

This commentary breaks down exactly what is required to be an effective mediator and outlines the crucial new roles that judges and lawyers must play to promote out-of-court settlements.

• Practical Dispute Resolution: Discusses different mediation methods, common challenges encountered during proceedings, and practical solutions with real-world examples, including how to resolve critical impasses.

• The Digital Frontier: Encompasses Online Mediation, detailing the legal and procedural requirements for resolving disputes securely through digital platforms.

• Mediation Council of India (MCI) Rules: Uniquely includes the three new foundational rules governing the MCI (notified in 2024), covering salaries, allowances, terms of service, and annual statements of accounts.

Cross-Statutory Relevance

The text brilliantly analyzes the law of mediation as laid down under various other existing enactments (such as the Code of Civil Procedure, Commercial Courts Act, and Consumer Protection Act) and details their specific relevance and interaction with the superseding Mediation Act, 2023.

Who Should Buy This Book?

• Certified Mediators & Arbitrators: The ultimate handbook for conducting hearings, managing party psychology, and finalizing binding settlement agreements.

• Civil Lawyers & Corporate Counsel: Essential for advising clients on pre-litigation mediation requirements and executing cost-effective dispute resolution.

• Judges & Judicial Officers: Provides authoritative guidance on court-annexed mediation procedures and the enforcement of mediated settlements.

About the Legendary Author

Dr. P.C. Markanda (1939–2021)

Dr. P.C. Markanda was an eminent Senior Advocate and legal luminary, widely celebrated across the country as the “Father of Indian Arbitration”. Possessing a rare combination of a background in civil engineering and a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) degree, he single-handedly pioneered the development of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and construction litigation frameworks in India.

His monumental legacy in the ADR space is carried forward by his sons and co-authors, Naresh Markanda (Senior Advocate) and Rajesh Markanda (Advocate), who consistently update and adapt his authoritative treatises for the modern legal era through LexisNexis.

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