Question

Under the proviso to Section 8(1) (clarified through jurisprudence), what happens if a dispute partially falls within an arbitration agreement's scope? 

A The entire dispute must go to arbitration if any part falls within the scope
B The entire dispute remains in court as arbitration cannot be partially applied
C The dispute is severed—parts covered by the arbitration agreement go to arbitration, while other parts remain with the court
D The parties can choose which parts to arbitrate and which to litigate
E The court always retains jurisdiction regardless of the arbitration clause
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