ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS IN UNSTAMPED CONTRACTS

Section 7 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 defines an arbitration agreement as “an agreement by the parties to submit to arbitration all or certain disputes which have arisen or which may arise between them in respect of a defined legal relationship, whether contractual or not.

STAGES OF ARBITRATION IN INDIA

Arbitration is a dispute resolution process outside the traditional court system, gaining prominence in India due to its efficiency and flexibility. The Act governing the arbitration proceedings in India namely “The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996”.

Pending suit referred to arbitration

A pending suit can be sent for arbitration under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. This section states that a party to a case may, at any time after the commencement of the suit, apply to the court for an order referring the dispute to arbitration.

‘Arbitration Clause’ – Its invocation and process

The process is not too tedious and is generally accepted by the court, thus, helping the parties to resolve disputes in a time bound manner.

Arbitration Award- Its Validity and Enforceability 

Individuals and corporates have begun to opt for ‘Arbitration’ as the chosen mode for resolution of their disputes to avoid court delays and other legal hassles of court.

Arbitration over Litigation an advantage

The choice between ‘arbitration’ and ‘litigation’ is not one that can be made in a vacuum. Arbitration can and should be a flexible and efficient procedure for adjudicating disputes.

Enforcement of Arbitration Award via Insolvency Proceedings: A Contrary Perspective

The enforcement proceedings for the foreign award (under S. 47-48) are the last and final stage where the debtor can resist the award from becoming binding/ enforceable for grounds listed under Section 48 of the Arbitration Act.

Conciliation pick for home buyers from Jan before RERA plaints

PUNE: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) will, from January 2018, provide consumers with the conciliation option on its website before they register complaints against developers. For the consumers going for the new option, MahaRERA is planning to set up 15 conciliation benches – 10 in Mumbai and 5 in Pune. The benches will try to … Continue reading “Conciliation pick for home buyers from Jan before RERA plaints”

Arbitrator- appointment and their multiple aspects

As per the black law dictionary, the arbitrator is a “private, disinterested person, chosen by the parties to a disputed question, for the purpose of hearing their contention, and giving judgment between them; to whose decision(award) the litigants submit themselves either voluntarily, or, in some cases, compulsorily, by order of a court”.

Understanding the interpretation of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

Interpreting the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 and sheds light on its significance in shaping the insolvency and bankruptcy landscape in India.

Recovery of due amount under the MSMED, 2006

How a unit registered under MSME can recover the money as per the provisions of the Act? What are the liabilities of the buyer to make a payment towards the MSME registered unit?