LatestLegal Updates 8 September 2026
India Launches Mediation Council, Overhauls Legal Framework
The Indian government created the Mediation Council of India under the Mediation Act 2023 to streamline dispute resolution. In August 2026, legislative tweaks updated business laws and added new CBDT guidelines, signaling regulatory modernization.
The Centre has set up the Mediation Council of India under the Mediation Act 2023, aiming to make dispute settlement quicker and cheaper for businesses and individuals.
- Council will certify mediators, set standards, and maintain a public registry.
- August 2026 also saw tweaks to corporate law and new CBDT guidelines.
- These steps signal a push toward a more efficient, transparent regulatory environment.
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