ONE-WEEK ONLINE CERTIFICATE COURSE
Certificate Course on
Mediation in India
Law, Process, Practice and Court-Annexed Mediation
📅 21st November – 27th November 2026 | ⏰ 08:00 PM – 09:00 PM IST Daily
Separate Live Batches for English & Hindi MediumAbout the Certificate Course
Mediation has emerged as an important mechanism for resolving disputes outside the traditional adversarial process of litigation. It provides parties with an opportunity to communicate, understand their respective interests, and explore mutually acceptable solutions with the assistance of a neutral third person—the mediator.
The legal framework governing mediation in India has undergone significant development, particularly with the landmark enactment of the Mediation Act, 2023. Courts have also increasingly encouraged mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in appropriate civil, commercial, and matrimonial cases.
This one-week certificate course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to the concept, law, and practice of mediation in India. The course uniquely combines in-depth legal analysis with practical exercises, case studies, and simulated mock mediation sessions.
Motto: Learn the law. Understand the process. Practise the skills.
Quick Course Facts
- 🗓️ Dates: 21st – 27th November 2026
- ⏱️ Duration: 7 Days (1 Hour Daily)
- ⏰ Timing: 08:00 PM to 09:00 PM IST
- 🌐 Mode: Online Live Interactive
- 🗣️ Language: Separate English & Hindi Batches
- 🎓 Certification: Official Certificate of Completion
- 🤝 Organised By:
• Legal Connect Delhi (LCD)
• DRF Conflict Management Solutions LLP
• Legal Cell, AEAWT
Course Objectives
01
Legal Framework Mastery
Understand the Mediation Act 2023, Section 89 CPC, and judicial developments shaping ADR in India.
02
Mediation Process & Stages
Gain practical insight into each step: initiation, opening sessions, joint discussions, caucusing, and reaching agreement.
03
Mediator Core Skills
Develop core skills in active listening, reframing, neutral questioning, negotiation, and handling difficult parties.
04
Practical Simulations
Participate in mock mediation sessions for matrimonial, commercial, and civil disputes with settlement drafting exercises.
7-Day Course Curriculum & Schedule
Part I: Days 1 to 4
Day 1: Introduction to ADR and Concept of Mediation
- Evolution and growth of Alternative Dispute Resolution in India.
- Mediation vs Arbitration vs Conciliation vs Litigation.
- Core philosophy: party autonomy, self-determination, voluntariness, confidentiality.
- Types of mediation: facilitative, evaluative, transformative, narrative.
Day 2: Legal Framework for Mediation in India
- Section 89 CPC, Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, Commercial Courts Act 2015.
- The Mediation Act, 2023: key highlights, pre-litigation mediation, enforcement of settlements.
- Landmark Supreme Court decisions: Afcons Infrastructure, Salem Advocate Bar Association.
Day 3: The Mediation Process: Stages & Strategy
- Stage 1: Introduction and Opening Statement of the Mediator.
- Stage 2: Joint Session – statements of parties & identifying issues.
- Stage 3: Separate Sessions (Caucus) – exploring hidden interests and bottom lines.
- Stage 4: Negotiation, option generation, and consensus building.
- Stage 5: Closing and settlement documentation.
Day 4: Essential Skills for Effective Mediators
- Active listening, mirroring, and empathy building.
- Reframing aggressive statements and managing emotional outbursts.
- Neutral questioning techniques and non-verbal communication.
- Ethics, neutrality, and handling power imbalances.
Part II: Days 5 to 7
Day 5: Court-Annexed Mediation and Specialized Areas
- Structure and working of Court Mediation Centres in India.
- Role of Supreme Court Mediation & Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC).
- Family & Matrimonial disputes: child custody, maintenance, divorce.
- Commercial and corporate dispute mediation; workplace and community disputes.
Day 6: Drafting Mediated Settlement Agreements (MSA)
- Key components of an enforceable settlement agreement.
- Preventing ambiguities, non-compliance clauses, and default remedies.
- Legal enforceability under Mediation Act 2023 & Section 89 CPC.
- Practical workshop: analyzing sample MSAs and spot-the-error exercises.
Day 7: Simulation, Mock Mediation & Career Opportunities
- Live simulated mock mediation sessions with participant roleplays.
- Faculty evaluation, feedback, and debriefing.
- How to build a career in ADR: accreditation, panel empanelment, private practice.
- Valedictory remarks and course closing.
Resource Persons & Expert Mediators
Mr. Aslam Ahmad Jamal
Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India
Partner at Singhania & Co. LLP with over 25 years of legal experience. Specializes in arbitration, corporate litigation, dispute resolution, and commercial contracts. Empanelled arbitrator and mediator who regularly represents clients before the Supreme Court, Delhi High Court, and arbitral tribunals across India and abroad.
Ms. Vinita Sahay
International Mediator, Arbitrator, Conciliator & POSH Trainer
Founder and Senior Partner of DRF Conflict Management Solutions LLP with 25+ years experience. Has successfully mediated over 1,000 disputes and conducted more than 5,000 arbitration proceedings across civil, corporate, matrimonial, and commercial laws. Member of Supreme Court Bar Association.
Adv. Athar Alam
Advocate & Certified Mediator, Supreme Court of India
Practicing law since 1997 before the Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court, and District Courts. Completed 40 hours of mediation training conducted by MCPC, Supreme Court of India (2012) and Delhi Judicial Academy (2021). Active mediator in SLPs, PILs, and matrimonial disputes.
Mr. Atul Batra
Advocate, Mediator & Arbitrator
Founder and Managing Partner of Uniserve Law Offices, practicing since 1990. Empanelled arbitrator with the Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) and trained mediator with Samadhan (Delhi High Court), Pepperdine University, and SIMI. Extensive ADR and litigation leadership.
Shri Rajesh Kumar Kohli
Advocate & Senior Mediator, Saket District Courts
Over 14 years of mediation experience at Saket District Courts Mediation Centre. Vast mediation portfolio spanning matrimonial, commercial, industrial, and property disputes. Deputed by the Judge In-charge since 2014 to train newly inducted mediator advocates.
Ms. Nidhi Tilak Raj
Advocate, Mediator & Senior Mediation Trainer
Practicing advocate since 1997. Senior Trainer with MCPC, Supreme Court of India; mediates at Supreme Court, Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee, IAMC Hyderabad, and NCDRC. Internationally accredited mediator with SIMI ADR ODR and certified POSH/POCSO trainer.
Mrs. Neena Khare
Mediator, Senior Mediation Trainer & ADR Expert
Certified Mediator & Senior Mediation Trainer with MCPC, Supreme Court of India. First commercial mediator of Madhya Pradesh with over 5,000 mediated cases since 2011. Has conducted 200+ mediation training programmes across India and served as Director of AIIMAS.
Mr. Rajesh Sharda
Advocate & Supreme Court MCPC Mediator
New Delhi based advocate with over 31 years of practice at the Delhi High Court, district courts, and tribunals. Central Government Counsel panel advocate, trained Supreme Court MCPC mediator, and consultant for the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
Adv. Roopam Deep Sahni
Advocate, Arbitrator & Certified Mediator
13 years at the Bar and certified mediator since 2017 with Saket Court Mediation Centre and DHCLSC. Holds an LL.M. in International ADR from Humboldt University (Germany). Empanelled arbitrator with COIA Munich and certified mediator with ICC Paris.
Mr. M. Zahid Falahi
Advocate, Delhi High Court & Supreme Court
General Secretary of Legal Connect Delhi (LCD) and Editor of Delhi Legal Insights. Practicing advocate with 10+ years experience across civil, criminal, and personal law matters. Scholar in Islamic Law and active contributor to legal awareness and justice initiatives.
Visiting Faculty & Distinguished Guests
In addition to the core trainers above, distinguished sitting and retired judges, senior court-annexed mediators, and international dispute resolution specialists will join select sessions as visiting faculty and guest evaluators for the practical simulations.
Course Details & Participation
Mode & Timing
- Mode: 100% Online live interactive sessions
- Duration: 7 Days (21-27 Nov 2026)
- Timing: 08:00 PM – 09:00 PM IST
- Language: Separate classes in Hindi & English
Who Can Attend?
- Advocates & Legal Practitioners
- Law Students (LL.B / LL.M)
- Judicial Aspirants & Researchers
- Social Workers & NGO Representatives
- Professionals interested in ADR
Certification
- Official Certificate of Completion awarded jointly by LCD, DRF & Legal Cell AEAWT.
- Requires fulfilling minimum attendance and mock session participation requirements.
Organisers
- Legal Connect Delhi (LCD)
- DRF Conflict Management Solutions LLP
- Legal Cell, Aminuddin Educational & Welfare Trust (AEAWT)
Registration Forms
Select Your Preferred Language Batch
Please choose your language medium below to complete registration. Lectures and discussions in each batch will be conducted in the selected language.
English Batch Registration
Classes conducted in English | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM IST
हिंदी बैच पंजीकरण (Hindi Batch)
कक्षाएं हिंदी माध्यम में संचालित होंगी | रात्रि 8:00 से 9:00 बजे तक