NLUO Mediation Blogs

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Institutionalising Mediation in India: A Critical Appraisal of the Mediation Act, 2023
Mediation Law
Devarchit Singh•Sep 29, 2026
8 min read•Article

Institutionalising Mediation in India: A Critical Appraisal of the Mediation Act, 2023

The blog critically examines the Mediation Act, 2023 and its attempt to institutionalise mediation in India. It explores the challenges surrounding mandatory pre-litigation mediation, party autonomy, enforceability, confidentiality, regulatory oversight, and the shortage of trained mediators, highlighting the gap between the Act’s legislative framework and its practical implementation.

Read More#Mediation Act 2023 #Pre-Litigation Mediation
The AI Mediator Problem: Can a Machine Be Neutral?
ODR
Anant Gupta•Sep 29, 2026
9 min read•Article

The AI Mediator Problem: Can a Machine Be Neutral?

The blog examines whether AI can remain neutral when used in online mediation under India’s Mediation Act, 2023. It highlights concerns around algorithmic bias, party autonomy, transparency, and procedural fairness, arguing that AI-driven processes may influence parties and reproduce existing inequalities. It calls for stronger safeguards, including AI transparency and mandatory human oversight.

Read More#AI Mediation #Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)