Author: FAIK_AK

Abstract Mediation in family courts represents a critical intersection between statutory legal frameworks and psychological realities of familial conflict. Anchored in the Mediation Act, 2023 and provisions under the Family Courts Act, 1984, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, and Special Marriage Act, 1954, this research examines how legal formality can accommodate emotional dimensions of family disputes. While empirical data from court-annexed mediation centres reveals 60-65% settlement rates, implementation remains limited due to low judicial referral rates and inadequate mediator accreditation. The study addresses critical tensions: Mandatory versus voluntary mediation paradigms Power imbalances in domestic violence cases Compatibility of confidentiality with enforcement…