Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Arbitration, Tribunal Adjudication and Alternate Dispute resolution

Question:

Section 89 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, which deals with various types of ADR processes was inserted in which year?

Options:

2000

2001

2002

2003

Correct Answer:

2002

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → 2002

Both Mediation and Conciliation are governed by Section 89, a provision inserted by the 2002 amendment of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (for short, CPC). The Code is the primary legislation governing the method, procedure and legal practice of civil disputes. Section 89 of the Code only deals with court referred mediation. Pre litigation mediation is not yet governed by any law in India.