Law Relating to Arbitration and Conciliation in India Author: (Dr.) N.V. Paranjape Central Law Agency

Dr. N.V. Paranjape’s Law Relating to Arbitration and Conciliation in India provides a comprehensive commentary on the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, along with its subsequent amendments, judicial interpretations, and comparative perspectives. It systematically addresses both the statutory framework and the practical application of arbitration, conciliation, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in India.

The book addresses the concept, history, and scope of arbitration, highlighting its advantages over traditional litigation and its role in reducing judicial backlog. It reviews the salient features of the 1996 Act and discusses major amendments in 2015, 2019, and later, including provisions relating to timelines, confidentiality, institutional arbitration, and the establishment of the Arbitration Council of India.

The text covers general provisions, arbitration agreements, the composition and jurisdiction of arbitral tribunals, conduct of proceedings, interim measures, arbitral awards, and recourse against awards. Key issues such as the extent of judicial intervention, appointment and challenge of arbitrators, emergency arbitration, and enforcement of awards are explained with reference to leading case law.

Further, the book deals with enforcement of foreign arbitral awards under the New York and Geneva Conventions, outlining conditions for enforcement, appealable orders, and comparative insights from international arbitration practice.

The text also discusses Conciliation, explaining its scope, procedure, and the role of conciliators. The text emphasises its advantages as a consensual dispute resolution process, distinct from arbitration, with special focus on settlement agreements and confidentiality provisions.

In addition, the book discusses ADR mechanisms, including Mediation, judicial settlement, Lok Adalats, and other approaches such as dispute review boards and consensual dispute resolution. The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, and its role in promoting access to justice and legal aid are also covered in depth.

Written in a clear and practical style, the book integrates statutory provisions, case law, and contemporary developments to ensure both conceptual clarity and practical understanding. Its structured approach and comparative perspective make it an indispensable resource for students, academicians, judicial aspirants, and practitioners engaged in arbitration and dispute resolution.