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Which process is NOT among the modes to which a court may refer a dispute under section 89 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?

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Which process is NOT among the modes to which a court may refer a dispute under section 89 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?

  1. Arbitration

  2. Settlement through a Lok Adalat

  3. Negotiation

  4. Mediation

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C - Negotiation

Section 89 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 lets the court refer a dispute to arbitration, conciliation, judicial settlement including settlement through a Lok Adalat, or mediation. Negotiation between the parties may happen at any time, but section 89 does not mention it as a mode of referral.

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