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"The mediation option can be adopted for all civil disputes - family matters, in commercial differences, in joint ventures, partnership and professional liabilities, among many others. Hence, mediation can be availed of in a broad range of disputes. Proceeding ahead with mediation is voluntary and can happen only if parties agree to it. Mediation should be available at every level, most particularly at the district level to enable easy access to this option for contesting parties. Also, Government is the biggest litigant and there could be a system by which mediation could be effectively used for settling disputes where Government and its agencies are a party. Some innovative thinking in this aspect is necessary."...
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