This book provides clear and comprehensive explanation of Law of Arbitration and Conciliation and Alternate Dispute Resolution systems. It is a ready reckoner for many who want to be acquainted.with the process of arbitration. The current edition of this book contains the recent judicial pronouncements of the Supreme Court and High Court on various important issues like Arbitration Agreement, Non Party when subjected to Arbitration, Appointment of Foreign Arbitrator in International Commercial Arbitration, Territorial Jurisdiction of the High Court in appointment of Arbitrator, Refusal to appoint arbitrator in allegation of fraud, Mandate of arbitrator when cannot be terminated, Courts assistance in Arbitration, Enforcement of Foreign Award and Nationality of arbitrator in case of Foreign Arbitration. It is expected that incorporation of these topics would be extremely useful for the students fraternity, academicians, legal professionals and researchers in the field of ADR. Contents
Introduction
The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Preamble
Section 1 to 12
Preliminary
1. Short title, extent and commencement
PART I – ARBITRATION
Chapter I – General Provisions
Chapter II – Arbitration Agreement
Chapter III – Composition of Arbitral Tribunal
Chapter IV – Jurisdiction of Arbitral Tribunals
Chapter V – Conduct of Arbitral Proceedings
Chapter VI – Making of Arbitral Award and Termination of Proceedings
Chapter VII – Recourse Against Arbitral Award
Chapter VIII – Finality and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
Chapter IX – Appeals
Chapter x – Miscellaneous
PART II – ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN FOREIGN AWARDS
Chapter I – New York Convention Awards
Chapter II – Geneva Convention Awards
PART III – CONCILIATION
PART IV – SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
THE FIRST SCHEDULE
THE SECOND SCHEDULE
THE THIRD SCHEDULE
FOURTH SCHEDULE
FIFTH SCHEDULE
SIXTH SCHEDULE
THE SEVENTH SCHEDULE
ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES
LOK-ADALATS
THE NATIONAL LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITY
ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF DISPUTES RESOLUTION IN INDIA
APPENDICES
I to V
ANNEXURES
INDEX