The parties, if they wish, may jointly apply to such court to resolve the dispute through conciliation of the pending case in any level of court.
(2) If it is deemed appropriate to resolve the dispute through conciliation upon submission of an application under sub-section (1), the judge hearing the case shall order that the dispute be resolved through conciliation.
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1) or (2), if the court considers that any case pending in any court would be suitable for settlement through conciliation and the parties agree to go through the process of conciliation, the court may order the settlement of such case through conciliation.
(4) If there is an order in accordance with sub-section (2) or (3), the process of resolving the case through conciliation shall be initiated in accordance with the law.
(5) If the case is resolved by following the procedure as per sub-section (4), the parties shall submit an application to the court mentioning the same procedure.
(6) If an application is received according to sub-section (5), the court shall enter into a settlement agreement between the parties.
(7) The provisions of sub-sections (3), (4), (5) and (6) of section 193 in relation to conciliation shall be applicable with necessary modifications even if the case is resolved through conciliation in accordance with this section.
(8) If the case is ordered to be resolved through conciliation in accordance with this section, if the case cannot be resolved by that means, the court shall set a date for the parties to take action, hear and dispose of such case in accordance with the law.