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Under the Mediation Act, 2023, which statement correctly describes the authority of a mediator?

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Under the Mediation Act, 2023, which statement correctly describes the authority of a mediator?

  1. Proposes terms that bind the parties unless they object in time

  2. Reports to the court which party should succeed on the merits

  3. Helps the parties reach a settlement but cannot impose one

  4. Decides the dispute and makes an award binding on the parties

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C - Helps the parties reach a settlement but cannot impose one

Section 3(h) of the Mediation Act, 2023 defines mediation as a process in which the parties try to reach an amicable settlement with the assistance of a mediator, who has no authority to impose a settlement on them. Deciding the dispute by a binding award is the function of an arbitrator, not a mediator.

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