Section 13: Opportunity to be given for compromise or mediation

1) Prior to passing a judgment in any case, the court shall give an opportunity 6 to the parties to compromise such a case or enter into a compromise by following the procedures of mediation.

2) If, in giving an opportunity pursuant to sub-section (1), the parties agree to enter into compromise or have recourse to the procedures of mediation, the case shall be capable of being compromised or compromised through mediation, irrespective of the level trying the case.