(1) If the parties to any case related with
any offence under Schedule-4 so agree or the court considers
appropriate to refer such case for mediation, the court may order to
refer such case for mediation at any time and stage, getting the
parties to choose the mediator and specifying the mediator if the
parties fail to do so.
(2) If an order is made pursuant to sub-section (1), the
parties to the case shall appear before such mediator.
(3) After the parties appear pursuant to sub-section (2), the
mediator shall conduct mediation proceedings, and prepare a deed of
compromise and submit it to the court if the parties consent to enter
into compromise.
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(4) Upon receipt of a deed of compromise referred to in
sub-section (3), the court shall authenticate such deed.
(5) If compromise is executed pursuant to sub-section (4),
the court may, in pursuance of the deed of compromise executed by
the parties, exempt the penalty, fine or fee imposed by the lower
court in relation to such case.
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