LatestLegal Updates 27 September 2026
India's Commercial Mediation Faces Adoption Hurdles
Senior general counsels at the Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026 say the country's 2021 Mediation Act has not spurred widespread use of commercial mediation. They cite low awareness among businesses, limited trained mediators, and procedural uncertainties as key barriers, urging reforms and stronger incentives to make mediation a mainstream disputeāresolution option.
At the Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026, senior GCs examined why mediation remains a niche tool despite the 2021 Mediation Act. The discussion is detailed in the original article.
- Awareness gap: Most companies still view litigation as the default route.
- Mediator shortage: Few professionals have accredited mediation training.
- Procedural doubts: Unclear rules on enforceability and confidentiality deter participants.
*Call to action*: Legal firms and policymakers are urged to boost training programs, clarify procedures, and offer incentives so mediation can become a mainstream disputeāresolution option.
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