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Who may amend the Second Schedule of the Mediation Act, 2023, which lists enactments excepted from its overriding effect, and by what means?

The Central Government can amend the Second Schedule by notification when it is satisfied that doing so is necessary or expedient. The Schedule is then deemed amended accordingly. The power does not lie with courts or any council.

  1. AThe Supreme Court, by a judgment
  2. BParliament only, by a constitutional amendment
  3. CThe Central Government, by notification, if satisfied it is necessary or expedientCorrect
  4. DThe Mediation Council, by a resolution

Explanation

Section 55(2) empowers the Central Government to amend the Second Schedule by notification when satisfied that it is necessary or expedient, and the Schedule is then deemed amended. No court, constitutional amendment or council resolution is mentioned.

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