The Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996

The Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 offers a comprehensive, practice-oriented commentary on India’s principal statute for arbitration and conciliation. The book covers every stage of the arbitral process — drafting enforceable arbitration agreements, jurisdictional challenges, conduct of hearings, appointment of arbitrators, interim relief, setting aside and enforcement of awards, and the interplay between domestic law and international conventions. It integrates statutory provisions with authoritative case law analysis, model clauses, procedural checklists, and drafting tips for arbitration agreements, seat selection, and institutional rules. Special chapters address topical issues such as confidentiality, arbitrability of disputes, public policy exceptions, Court intervention, emergency arbitration, challenge under Section 34, and recognition/enforcement under the New York and Geneva Conventions. Practical tools — timelines, sample pleadings, procedural timelines, and comparative notes on institutional rules (e.g., SIAC/ICC/LCIA/ICADR) — make the book indispensable to practitioners managing complex domestic and international arbitrations. The commentary balances doctrinal clarity with actionable guidance for in-house counsel, law firms, arbitrators, and corporate compliance teams, enabling readers to design dispute resolution strategies that minimize litigation risk and preserve commercial relationships.