Document background
The Mediation Consent Order is a crucial document in Pakistan's alternative dispute resolution framework, used when parties have successfully reached an agreement through mediation and wish to have it formally recognized by the court. This document becomes necessary after a successful mediation process, where parties seek to transform their negotiated agreement into an enforceable court order. It incorporates the mediated terms while satisfying the formal requirements of Pakistani courts under the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act 2017 and Civil Procedure Code 1908. The order typically includes detailed settlement terms, implementation timelines, and enforcement provisions, making it particularly valuable in commercial, civil, and family disputes where parties need long-term enforcement security. Its hybrid nature, combining elements of private agreement and judicial order, makes it an effective tool for ensuring compliance while maintaining the cost-effective and relationship-preserving benefits of mediation.
