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Fast Track Procedure

Fast Track Procedure

The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, incorporates Section 29B to provide for a fast-track arbitration procedure. This section reflects the growing demand for an expedited...
Time limit for Arbitral Award

Time limit for Arbitral Award

Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, addresses a crucial aspect of arbitration – ensuring timely resolution of disputes. This provision sets a...
Decision making by Panel of Arbitrators

Decision making by Panel of...

Section 29 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, provides guidance on how decisions are made when a dispute is adjudicated by a panel of...
Rules Applicable to the substance of Dispute

Rules Applicable to the substance...

In arbitration, determining which legal rules apply to the substance of the dispute is often as crucial as resolving the dispute itself. Section 28 provides...
Court Assistance in taking Evidence

Court Assistance in taking Evidence

Arbitration often thrives on the principle of autonomy, but there are moments when external help becomes indispensable. Section 27 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,...
Expert appointed by the Arbitral Tribunal

Expert appointed by the Arbitral...

In arbitration, technical or specialized knowledge can often be crucial to resolving disputes efficiently. Section 26 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, addresses this...
Default Power and Ex Parte Awards

Default Power and Ex Parte...

Arbitration is designed to offer a fair and efficient resolution to disputes. However, challenges often arise when one of the parties fails to participate or...
Hearings and Written Proceedings

Hearings and Written Proceedings

Arbitration is a popular and effective method of resolving disputes outside of traditional court systems, offering flexibility, efficiency, and control to the parties involved. One...
Statement of Claim and Defence

Statement of Claim and Defence

Section 23 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holds significant importance in the arbitration process as it outlines the procedure for the submission of...
Language of Arbitral Proceedings

Language of Arbitral Proceedings

Arbitration thrives on the principle of party autonomy, and Section 22 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, exemplifies this autonomy by allowing parties to...
Commencement of Arbitral Proceedings

Commencement of Arbitral Proceedings

When does an arbitration officially begin? This critical question is addressed under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The provision is a...
Seat of Arbitration

Seat of Arbitration

Section 20 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, is a crucial provision that addresses the seat of arbitration. In the context of international and...