Filing for Pre-Litigation Mutual Settlement Agreement under Mediation Act 2023 at Bandra DLSA, Mumbai.
Jun 24, 2026
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► My spouse and I are currently separated, but we are mutually discussing a reconciliation where she will be returning to live and stay with me and my family in our matrimonial home. To protect both families from future disputes upon her return, we have mutually agreed on our specific terms.
These include behavioral counseling for her acknowledged temper issues, an unhindered shared-parenting schedule for our minor son (including mandatory overnight weekend visitations and daily video access), and a strict "No-Fault" declaration confirming that 100% of her Streedhan/gold/assets have already been safely returned with no remaining dues or harassment claims.
I do not want to file a contested divorce, restitution, or any ongoing court case just to access mediation. I want to formalize our pre-agreed terms directly via Pre-Litigation Institutional Mediation under Section 5 of the Mediation Act, 2023 through the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) at the Bandra Family Court complex.
Can a Mumbai advocate confirm if the Bandra DLSA is currently processing these voluntary pre-litigation settlement applications to pass a binding agreement under Section 27 without an active lawsuit? If yes, what is the exact timeline to get the mediator's authentication, and what are the standard drafting fees?
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Jun 29, 2026
Dear Client, The Mediation Act, 2023 permits pre-litigation mediation in appropriate cases. Whether the Bandra DLSA is presently accepting and processing voluntary pre-litigation mediation applications is an administrative matter that should be confirmed directly with the concerned DLSA or through a local lawyer. If such applications are being accepted and both parties reach a settlement, the settlement may have legal effect as provided under the Mediation Act. The timeline and professional fees may vary depending on the DLSA and the advocate engaged.
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