1. Introduction to Arbitration Board An arbitration board is a panel of impartial arbitrators established to resolve disputes between parties outside the traditional court system. Unlike a single arbitrator, the board usually consists of multiple members who collectively hear evidence, deliberate, and issue a binding decision known as an arbitral award. Arbitration boards are widely
1. Introduction to the Arbitration Bar of India The Arbitration Bar of India represents a major step toward professionalizing and institutionalizing arbitration practice in the country. It serves as a dedicated body for arbitration practitioners, aiming to promote excellence, ethics, and efficiency in arbitration proceedings. Established with the goal of making India a global arbitration
1. Introduction to Arbitration Bodies An arbitration body is an organization or institution that administers arbitration proceedings between parties in dispute. It provides the framework, rules, and support needed to resolve conflicts outside the traditional court system. Arbitration bodies ensure fairness, neutrality, and efficiency throughout the arbitration process. Unlike courts, arbitration bodies operate privately and
1. Overview of Section 49 of the Arbitration Act 1996 Section 49 of the Arbitration Act 1996 deals with interest in arbitration awards. It grants arbitral tribunals the power to award interest on sums claimed or awarded, both before and after the award is made. This provision ensures that a successful claimant is compensated not
1. Introduction There is currently no Section 25B in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 of India. However, the confusion often arises from references to Section 25, which deals with the default of a party in arbitration proceedings. Some legal discussions, draft proposals, and commentaries may use the term “Section 25B” informally when explaining procedural
1. Introduction to Section 17 of the Arbitration Act Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 empowers arbitral tribunals in India to grant interim measures during arbitration proceedings. These measures are vital to safeguard the interests of parties, prevent injustice, and preserve the subject matter of the dispute until a final award is
1. Introduction to Arbitration Chambers Arbitration chambers are professional organizations or groups of independent arbitrators who offer their services to resolve disputes through arbitration. Unlike courts, these chambers are not government institutions — they are private entities designed to provide specialized, impartial, and efficient dispute resolution services. They often consist of experienced legal practitioners, retired
1. Introduction to the Arbitration Clause An arbitration clause is a specific provision included in a contract that requires parties to resolve any disputes arising from that contract through arbitration rather than court litigation. It defines how arbitration will be conducted, who will arbitrate, and where it will take place. This clause forms the foundation
1. Introduction to Section 34 of the Arbitration Act Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 provides the framework for challenging arbitral awards in India. It ensures that while arbitration remains final and binding, awards can be reviewed by courts only on limited, well-defined grounds. One of the most important — and often
1. Introduction to Arbitration Case An arbitration case refers to a formal dispute resolution process where two or more parties agree to submit their disagreement to an independent arbitrator or panel instead of going to court. The decision made in such a case, called an arbitral award, is legally binding on the parties involved. Arbitration