September 12, 2026

Section 12. Replacement of mediator – The Mediation Act, 2023

Chapter IV – Mediators
The Mediation Act, 2023

12. Replacement of mediator

Upon termination of the mandate of mediator—

  • (i) in case of mediation other than institutional mediation under clause (ii) of sub-section (4) of section 10, the parties may, appoint another mediator within a period of seven days from such termination; and
  • (ii) under section 11, the mediation service provider shall appoint another mediator from the panel maintained by it within a period of seven days from such termination.