With reference to the Mediation Bill 2021, consider the following statements:1.Persons can try to settle civil or commercial disputes through mediation before approaching any court or tribunal. 2.A party may withdraw from mediation after two mediation sessions. 3.The pre-litigation mediation has been made mandatory.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to the Mediation Bill 2021, consider the following statements:
1.Persons can try to settle civil or commercial disputes through mediation before approaching any court or tribunal.
2.A party may withdraw from mediation after two mediation sessions.
3.The pre-litigation mediation has been made mandatory.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Persons can try to settle civil or commercial disputes through mediation before approaching any court or tribunal. A party may withdraw from mediation after two mediation sessions.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The pre-litigation mediation is voluntary and not mandatory.

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