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Which statement correctly describes the consequential amendment of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 by the Mediation Act, 2023?

The Mediation Act, 2023 amends the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 in the manner specified in its Sixth Schedule. It does not repeal the Arbitration Act, and the Second Schedule relates to the overriding effect provision instead.

  1. AThe Arbitration and Conciliation Act is repealed entirely
  2. BThe Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is amended in the manner specified in the Sixth Schedule of the Mediation ActCorrect
  3. CThe Arbitration and Conciliation Act is amended only by State Governments
  4. DThe Arbitration and Conciliation Act is amended in the manner given in the Second Schedule

Explanation

Section 61 of the Mediation Act states that the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 shall be amended in the manner specified in the Sixth Schedule. The Second Schedule relates to the overriding effect provision in section 55, so it is the wrong reference, and there is no repeal.

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