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Supreme Court Judges Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan, along with Prof (Dr) C Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University, to participate in the launch of Commentary on Mediation Act, 2023 by Advocate-on-Record Nandini Gore. The book is published by Mohan Law House

The guests unveil the book

Gore now speaks about the book. She says "This book is a reflection of my belief that mediation is more than an alternate to litigation. My own journey began years ago in a case, I experienced first hand the power of mediation."

Gore: I had the privilege of mediating a wide spectrum of disputes. Each case reaffirmed my conviction that mediation is about enabling parties to come together in a space of dignity. I must take a moment to thank those who shaped India's mediation movement.

Gore: Mediation is much about protecting rights but its about harmony.

Gore: This book is my humble contribution to India's evolving mediation ecosystem. I am deeply thankful to Mr & Mrs Karanjawala for their support in my good and bad days. They have always supported me and from the bottom of my heart, I want to thank them today.

Gore: Enactment of mediation act, 2023 is a watershed movement. Beyond the statute, mediation is a reminder about how to choose to treat each other when we disagree.

Professor Rajkumar now speaks at the launch of the book. He says "Whenever I had the opportunity to interact with those involved in mediation. There is a disproportionately large number of women involved in it. This book is important because we have the act and for a lot of people, legal educators students."

Rajkumar: Historically we know that disputes of all kind have been mediated. They were a part of our culture ethos. Its quite remarkable that in the last 2 decades, Indian courts have encouraged mediation. Its appropriate to celebrate the contribution of many judges where these mediation centres got credibility. Yet, mediation remained fragmented and dependant largely on good will. What was missing was statutory foundation, the act fills the void.