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Parties Vikram Exports and Shree Packaging want to hold part of their mediation by video conference. Which statement correctly reflects the Mediation Act, 2023?

Online mediation may be held at any stage with the written consent of the parties, including by video or audio conferencing. Integrity of proceedings and confidentiality must be maintained at all times, and the mediator may take appropriate steps to ensure this under Section 30.

  1. AOnline mediation needs written consent of the parties and the mediator may take steps to keep integrity and confidentiality maintainedCorrect
  2. BOnline mediation is allowed only before the mediation begins
  3. COnline mediation needs no consent if the mediator thinks it fit
  4. DOnline mediation is exempt from the confidentiality requirement

Explanation

Section 30(1) permits online mediation at any stage with the written consent of the parties, including video or audio conferencing. Section 30(3) and (4) require integrity of proceedings and confidentiality to be maintained at all times, and allow the mediator to take appropriate steps. The other options contradict these provisions.

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