THE ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
Where this law is right now
🏛️ Became law (Act)
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What does this law do?
This law amends the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to streamline arbitration processes, establish an Arbitration Council of India, and set time limits for arbitration proceedings.
Who it affects
Arbitral institutions, courts, arbitrators, and parties involved in arbitration cases.
Key provisions
- Designates arbitral institutions by Supreme Court or High Court
- Sets time limits for arbitration proceedings (12 months for domestic, expeditious for international)
- Establishes Arbitration Council of India with specific composition and duties
- Requires confidentiality of arbitral proceedings
- Protects arbitrators from legal action for good faith actions
- Introduces grading system for arbitral institutions
Points worth noting
- Creates the Arbitration Council of India
- Sets time limits for arbitration proceedings
- Introduces confidentiality requirements
- Protects arbitrators from legal action for good faith actions
| Source body | Parliament of India — Bills (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha) |
| Reference number | XXI |
| Status | closed (section: bill) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 3 |
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2019-07-15
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2019-07-18
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