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Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Consolidates laws relating to domestic arbitration, international commercial arbitration, enforcement of foreign arbitral awards, and conciliation.

Key Concepts & Structural Highlights

  • Section 9: Interim measures by Court before or during arbitral proceedings.
  • Mandatory 12-month timeline for completing domestic arbitration proceedings.
  • Section 34: Minimal judicial interference in challenging arbitral awards.

Practical Relevance & Scope

The preferred dispute resolution mechanism in commercial contracts, infrastructure projects, and corporate deals.

Educational Study Note:

Based on UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration.

Official Reference: Arbitration Council of India (ACI)
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