Delhi, 30th October, 2025: Attorney General of India R. Venkataramani will grace the Mission Mediation Conclave 2025, to be held on November 9 at the India International Centre, New Delhi, marking the grand finale of the 3rd Edition of the Mediation Championship India (MCI 2025). Organized by The PACT in partnership with Manav Rachna University, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, and the Prem Tara Foundation, the three-day event (November 7–9) aims to strengthen mediation education and practice in India. The championship will culminate with the announcement of the National Mediation Champion, who will be awarded the prestigious Justice A. K. Sikri Scholarship Prize.
Bringing together India’s most promising student mediators and negotiators, MCI 2025 will test participants across seven rigorous rounds that simulate real-world mediation challenges—from convening sessions to drafting settlement agreements.
The Mission Mediation Conclave 2025 will feature an eminent gathering of jurists, senior advocates, and industry leaders including Justice (Retd.) Kurian Joseph, Justice (Retd.) Gita Mittal, Justice (Retd.) M. L. Mehta, and Justice Tejas Karia, along with leading legal professionals and corporate experts such as Ganesh Chandru (Partner, Dua Associates), Ekta Bahl (Partner, Samvad Partners), Raj Panchmatia (Partner, Khaitan & Co.), Vikash Kumar Jha (Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas), Dinesh Pardasani (Partner, DSK Legal), Varuna Bhanrale (Partner, Trilegal), Lakshmanan Ramaiah (General Manager, Larsen & Toubro), Arjun Doshi (Head of Litigation, Adani Ports & SEZ), Tanu Mehta (Mediator and Advocate), and Veena Ralli (Mediator and Advocate).
“MCI 2025 celebrates India’s growing mediation movement — combining learning, leadership, and legacy,” says Jonathan Rodrigues, Mediator and Founder, The PACT. “MCI is more than a competition; it’s a mission to build India’s next generation of skilled mediation leaders that will embrace and practice collaborative justice.”
Following two days of trainings and competitive tests at Manav Rachna University, Faridabad, MCI 2025 will culminate with the Mission Mediation Conclave 2025, a unique networking and speaking forum hosted by The PACT, in partnership with Dua Associates and SAMVAD: Partners. Scheduled at India International Centre, on November 9, Sunday, from 9.30am to 4pm, the Conclave is being held in association with DSK Legal, Trilegal, Khaitan & Co and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas.
“At Manav Rachna University, mediation forms a key part of our legal studies framework. Through our Centre of Excellence in Mediation, students gain practical exposure to negotiation and conflict resolution,” said Prof. (Dr.) Asha Verma, Dean, School of Law, Manav Rachna University. “Hosting MCI 2025 reflects our focus on experiential learning and our role in promoting structured mediation education.”
The championship is supported by Maadhyam – International Council for Conflict Resolution, SettleWiseNow, Mediation Mantras, Association of Mediation Practitioners (AMP), CAMP Arbitration and Mediation Practice, Mediate.com, Asian School of Cyber Laws and the Chambers of Senior Advocate Sriram Panchu.
About PACT:
The PACT is a pioneering mediation training and services firm in India. Born in Goa in 2015, and bolstered by experiences in Europe, Asia and North America, The PACT is headquartered in New Delhi. Having launched the campaign – #missionmediation – in the summer of 2015, The PACT has had the privilege of introducing mediation and conflict resolution skills to 17,000+ legal and business professionals in India. The PACT offers Mediation Advocacy Training, Conflict Coaching, Mediation Counsel Support and Neutral Evaluation support to clients across various sectors. The PACT is licensed by the International Mediation Institute (IMI) through its internationally recognised QAP to offer accreditation to mediation lawyers. The PACT has collaborated with Oakbridge Publishing to publish India’s first workbook on Mediation titled, ‘Mediation Simplified’.
About MREI:
Founded in 1997, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI) stand as a symbol of excellence in education, providing high-quality learning across diverse fields. With over 41,000 alumni, 135+ global academic collaborations, and 80+ Innovation & Incubation Entrepreneurial Ventures, MREI is home to premier institutions, including Manav Rachna University (MRU), Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies (MRIIRS) – NAAC A++ Accredited, and Manav Rachna Dental College (under MRIIRS) – NABH Accredited. MREI also operates twelve schools nationwide, offering Indian and International curricula such as IB and Cambridge. MRIIRS is recognised in the QS World University Rankings 2026, in addition to holding QS 5-Star ratings for Teaching, Employability, Academic Development, Facilities, Social Responsibility, and Inclusiveness. In the QS Online MBA Rankings 2026, MRIIRS was placed in the 76–100 global band as a new entrant, ranked 1st globally for Class Experience, and 9th in the Asia-Pacific region. MRIIRS has entered the Top 100 Universities list in the NIRF Rankings 2025 with Rank 96 and was placed 33 in Dental Category.