Q. With reference to the Mediation Act 2023, consider the following statements::
1.The act requires persons to try to settle civil or commercial disputes through mediation before approaching any court or tribunal.
2.Mediation proceedings under the Act must be completed within a period of 120 days from the date of the first appearance before the mediator, which may be extended for a maximum period of 60 days.
3.The areas included in mediation involves serious allegations of fraud, criminal offenses, environmental matters reserved for the National Green Tribunal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The act requires persons to try to settle civil or commercial disputes through mediation before approaching any court or tribunal. Mediation proceedings under the Act must be completed within a period of 120 days from the date of the first appearance before the mediator, which may be extended for a maximum period of 60 days.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The areas excluded from mediation Act include serious allegations of fraud, criminal offenses, environmental matters reserved for the National Green Tribunal, and matters relating to competition, telecom, securities and electricity law and land acquisition.
Source: ForumIAS
