This is a comprehensive study of Law of Arbitration and Conciliation and alternative dispute resolution systems. The 10th Edition, presents in a simple and lucid style the changed law as contained in the new Act, i.e. Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and includes a section dealing exhaustively with Alternative Disputes Redressal systems.

                The importance of arbitration lies in the fact that almost every commercial contract carries an arbitration clause. There is a wealth of Indian and English case law now available on this subject. The Supreme Court has brought to light some of the virtuous features of this new Act, and uncovered some weak areas, providing important guidelines for dispute settlement through conciliation. This edition thoroughly covers judicial contribution towards explanation of the statutory provisions of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. For example, role of arbitration in cases involving allegations of frauds, malpractices, etc., committed in account books and manipulation of partnership finances; whether a Will or unilateral document constitutes an arbitration agreement; and whether Section 11, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is available for removal of an arbitrator.

                The work fully covers the syllabus for the subject as taught in LL B and LL M courses. This laudatory work of the eminent author, encompassing

all the mechanisms of ADR particularly arbitration, will be of immense help to the students as well as junior lawyers.

About The Author 

Dr. Avtar Singh, B.Com., LL.M., LL.D, is a multi-faceted personality, who has adorned his cap with multiple feathers- Author, Advocate, Professor. He has been awarded with numerous prestigious honours like Saraswati Sammaan by the U.P. Government and Vidya Bhushan Sammaan by the Hindi Sansthan in U.P., for his contributions in the field of legal education. In his decades long career he has been a visiting professor of Business Laws at IIM, Lucknow and Reader in Law at Lucknow University. 

Titles written by him have been prescribed by many leading universities and have been lauded by both students and teachers. His works and writing style have been appreciated both Nationally and Internationally. 

He has followed his signature style of writing in all his works- the most comprehensive study of the subject that he takes in his hands in a simple and lucid language. He has written in both English and Hindi languages. 

His list of works include: Business Law, Company Law (in English and Hindi), Competition Law, Consumer Protection: Law and Practice, Contract Law (Easy Law Series), Introduction to Company Law (in English and Hindi), Introduction to Law of Negotiable Instruments, Introduction to Partnership (including Limited Liability Partnership) (in English and Hindi), Intellectual Property Law, Law of Arbitration and Conciliation (in English and Hindi), Laws of Banking and Negotiable Instruments (in English and Hindi), Law of Carriage (Air, Land and Sea), Law of Contract and Specific Relief (in English and Hindi), Law of Insolvency, Law of Insurance, Law of Partnership (Principles, Practice & Taxation), Law of Sale of Goods (in English and Hindi), Negotiable Instruments (in English and Hindi), Textbook on Law of Contract and Specific Relief. 

• Academy Law Review :
  Detailed and elaborate contents given at the beginning both topic wise and section-wise will enable the reader to locate the point of law he is searching for, with ease and certainty. Easily decipherable subject index is also provided at the end of the book. The printing and get-up are excellent. The book is reasonably priced.
• All India Reporter :
  A subject-wise book on this subject was an often-felt need of the lawyers and judges, while engaged in arbitration work. This book meets that need in a good measure and the author deserves compliments for having brought out this useful work.
• Delhi Law Review :
  This book is a welcome addition as there is no other reliable book of the class comparable with the present work of the author on this subject.
• Law Books in Review U.S.A. :
  The law under the Act has expanded, and the treatise has grown to match this expansion. The treatise is presented in the form of a detailed annotation of the statute, and the annotation provides clear textual explanations of all aspects of the statute and citations to the full range of relevant cases decided under it.
• Gujarat Law Reporter :
  The book is written in simple and lucid language by the learned author. A very large number of latest cases have been added in this book. Cases have been picked up from Indian sources and also those of the important commercial nations of the world. This book is useful to Bench, Bar and those who are interested in this subject.

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

PART I

Arbitration

1. General Provisions

2. Arbitration Agreement

3. Composition of Arbitral Tribunal [Ss. 10–11]

4. Jurisdiction of Arbitral Tribunals

5. Conduct of Arbitral Proceedings

6. Making of Arbitral Award and Termination of Proceedings

7. Recourse Against Arbitral Award

8. Finality and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards

9. Appeals

10. Miscellaneous

PART II

Enforcement of Certain Foreign Awards

1. New York Convention Awards

2. Geneva Convention Awards

PART III

Conciliation

Conciliation

PART IV

Supplementary Provisions

Supplementary Provisions

First Schedule

Second Schedule

Third Schedule

PART V

Alternative Disputes Redressal

Alternative Disputes Redressal

Subject Index