Looking for a cost-effective and amicable way to resolve a dispute? Our mediation lawyers in Kolkata facilitate mediation in family, commercial, property, and workplace disputes. Mediation saves time, money, and relationships compared to adversarial litigation.
Mediation begins with a joint session where the mediator explains the process and ground rules. Each party presents their perspective. The mediator then typically holds private sessions (caucuses) with each party, exploring interests, options, and settlement possibilities confidentially. If an agreement is reached, it is reduced to a written settlement agreement which can be enforced as a contract or, in court-annexed mediation, converted into a consent decree.
The Kolkata Mediation Centre (attached to the Calcutta High Court) and the mediation centers at the City Civil Court and District Court provide institutional mediation facilities. Private mediation with retired judges or senior lawyers as mediators is also common for commercial disputes.
Section 89 of the Code of Civil Procedure empowers courts to refer pending suits to mediation, arbitration, conciliation, or Lok Adalat for settlement. The Calcutta High Court Mediation and Conciliation Rules govern court-annexed mediation. Referral can be made at any stage of the suit. If settled, the settlement is recorded as a compromise decree, which has the same enforceability as any court decree. Importantly, court fees paid are refunded in full if the suit is settled through court-annexed mediation.
Mediation of divorce, custody, maintenance, and property division disputes.
Resolution of contract, partnership, and business disputes.
Mediation of partition, boundary, and inheritance disputes.
Resolution of employment, discrimination, and workplace conflict.
Representing clients in mediation, preparing position papers, and negotiating.
Drafting legally enforceable settlement agreements reflecting the terms reached.
Litigation is expensive, time-consuming, and adversarial. Mediation offers a faster, cheaper, and more dignified alternative. Contact our mediation lawyers to explore whether your dispute can be resolved amicably.
📞 Call +91 74398 11422In mediation, the mediator facilitates negotiation but does not impose a decision. The parties retain control over the outcome. In arbitration, the arbitrator renders a binding decision (award) after hearing both sides. Mediation is non-adversarial; arbitration is quasi-judicial.
Yes, if a settlement agreement is signed. The agreement is a binding contract and can be enforced as such. In court-annexed mediation, it can be converted into a consent decree of the court, carrying the same enforceability as a judgment.
Simple disputes can be resolved in a single session of 2-4 hours. Complex commercial or multi-party disputes may require 2-4 sessions. Compared to litigation (years) or arbitration (12-18 months), mediation is dramatically faster.
The parties can proceed with litigation or arbitration. Statements made during mediation are confidential and cannot be used in subsequent proceedings. The mediator cannot be called as a witness. Mediation is without prejudice to the parties' legal rights.
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