Its mere eyewash which the court does to the government. Government works on PILs filed, other social organisations which want the institution of marriage to survive in the society.
As those believe that its society saving institute.
Hence the courts refer couples for mediation which approach them for divorce.
But seldom do the courts understand the fact that when things turn sour so much, its better to part ways.
MAGISTRATES, JUDGES ARE not even bothered which case is running for how long. Courts and judges ae mainly focused on piling up of maintenance money and so are the counsels to ask for retrieval of such money.
Nobody really cares abuot the couple's interests. Its just a routine that they the courts send people for mediation and waste some more time in getting divorce.
Basic law of nature itself the courts dont understand, which is : Time and tide wait for none. Nobody is here with gauranteed period of time. Within lifespan one has to live life and enjoy it. The courts nor the government do not understand the value of time. simply asking litigants to roam to courts for 10s of years.
The govt too does not bother to appoint judges for cases to get disposed off early.
To top it lawless laws like 498a and DV act and no reforms in laws coupled with democracy side effects.
The litigant is pushed to a room for mediation.
Only saving face in mediation is you can bargain your price for freedom by paying lumpsum money as settlelment for getting mutual divorce.