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The Act is the primary arbitration statute, amended substantially in 2015, 2019, and 2021. Part I (Sections 1-43) governs arbitrations seated in India; Part II implements the New York Convention on enforcement of foreign awards. Section 9 allows pre-arbitration interim measures from the court. Section 11 governs appointment of arbitrator by the High Court (or Supreme Court for international commercial arbitration). Section 34 is the limited-grounds challenge route to setting aside an award. The Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA), Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), and the recently-established India International Arbitration Centre are leading institutional bodies.
Statutory reference
Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996
Related practice areas
Statute governing domestic and international commercial arbitration in India. Sections 9 (interim measures), 11 (appointment of arbitrator), 34 (challenge to award), 37 (appeal). Aligned with UNCITRAL Model Law.
Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 is governed by Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996. The Act is the primary arbitration statute, amended substantially in 2015, 2019, and 2021. Part I (Sections 1-43) governs arbitrations seated in India; Part II implements the New York Convention on enforcement of foreign awards. Section 9 allows pre-arbitration interim measures from the court. Section 11 governs appointment of arbitrator by the High Court (or Supreme Court for international commercial arbitration). Section 34 is the limited-grounds challenge route to setting aside an award. The Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA), Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), and the recently-established India International Arbitration Centre are leading institutional bodies.
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