15. (1) The mediation process shall be conducted in the manner as may be specified.
(2) The mediator shall assist the parties in an independent, neutral and impartial manner in their attempt to reach an amicable settlement of their dispute.
(3) The mediator shall at all times be guided by the principles of objectivity and fairness and protect the voluntariness, confidentiality and self-determination of the parties, and the standards for professional and ethical conduct as may be specified.
(4) The mediation process may include the mediator taking such measures as may be considered appropriate, taking into account the circumstances of the case, including meeting with parties or participants, jointly or separately, as frequently as deemed fit by the mediator, both in order to convene the mediation, and during the mediation for the orderly and timely conduct of the process and to maintain its integrity.
(5) The mediator shall not be bound by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, or the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
(6) The mediator with the consent of the parties shall determine the language or languages to be used in the mediation process.
Section 11 of Mediation Act - Termination of mandate of mediator
Section 12 of Mediation Act - Replacement of mediator
Section 13 of Mediation Act- Territorial jurisdiction to undertake mediation
Section 14 of Mediation Act - Commencement of mediation
Section 15 of Mediation Act - Conduct of mediation
Section 16 of Mediation Act - Role of mediator
Section 17 of Mediation Act - Role of mediator in other proceedings
Section 18 of Mediation Act - Time-limit for completion of mediation
Section 19 of Mediation Act - Mediated settlement agreement
Section 20 of Mediation Act - Registration of mediated settlement agreement