Mediation

Ayodhya hearing: Appointing retired SC judge is new initiative, but lack of clarity on 'mediation' leaves many unanswered questions

Ayodhya dispute: Over the years, the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case has become more political than religious; the Supreme Court order has managed to keep political parties outside the mediation

Delhi HC questions trial courts' decision to refer serious criminal cases such as rape, economic fraud for mediation

The Delhi High Court said it was questionable as to whether in cases of serious or heinous crimes, the parties should approach it seeking to quash criminal proceedings against them on the grounds that they have arrived at a settlement.

Government mulls new law on out-of-court settlements to ease load on judiciary

The government is considering a new law on voluntary out-of-court settlements to ease the massive load of cases on the judiciary.

Taking it out of court? To reduce backlog, govt mulls new stand-alone law to encourage mediation

With an aim of encouraging pre-litigation settlements and reduce court cases, the government is considering to bring a law that will give legislative backing to such out-of-court settlements.

Madras HC grants rapist bail for 'mediation': Why this verdict makes a bad joke out of justice

A Madras High Court judge granted interim bail to a rapist so that he could engage in 'mediation' with the victim. Here's why this is a mockery of justice.

Mediation helps home owners in US avert defaults

To avoid home-owners from defaulting from their home loans, there are mediation programmes which help lenders and borrowers negotiate their deals over a personal meeting.

ND Tiwari refuses mediation, HC to hear paternity suit daily

The veteran Congress leader refused to settle the issue through mediation.

Apple, Samsung mediation flops: Can't agree on value of patents

Among the major issues in dispute is how to value so-called standard essential patents which Samsung agreed to license to competitors on fair and reasonable terms, in exchange for having the technology be adopted as an industry standard.

Apple, Samsung mediation flops: Can't agree on value of patents

Among the major issues in dispute is how to value so-called standard essential patents which Samsung agreed to license to competitors on fair and reasonable terms, in exchange for having the technology be adopted as an industry standard.

Italian hostage crisis: Ravishankar offers to negotiate

The spiritual leader said he is always ready for peace talks anywhere.