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(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 (5 of 1908), or the
Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872).
(6) The mediator with the consent of the parties shall determine the language or languages to be
used in the mediation process