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CS Professional · Arbitration, Mediation and Conciliation · International and Emerging Aspects under Mediation Law

Ganga Logistics and Hari Motors settled through institutional mediation conducted online, and the mediator authenticated the signed agreement. Which statement about its status and recording is correct under the Mediation Act, 2023?

An online mediation settlement qualifies as a mediated settlement agreement. Registration under section 20 is optional, can be done within 180 days of receiving the authenticated copy, and later on payment of a fee. It does not affect enforceability.

  1. AIt is not a mediated settlement agreement because online mediation is excluded
  2. BIt qualifies as a mediated settlement agreement, and registration for record is at the parties' option within 180 days of receiving the authenticated copy, extendable on payment of feeCorrect
  3. CRegistration is compulsory within 180 days failing which it is unenforceable
  4. DThe Mediation Council must register it before it can be enforced

Explanation

Section 19(5) includes settlements from online mediation. Section 20 makes registration optional, with a 180-day window that can be extended on payment of a fee, and does not affect enforcement under section 27.

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