EBC’s Arbitration, Conciliation and Mediation: Law and Practice by M.L. Singhal – 1st Edition 2025.

Alternate means of dispute resolution are gaining ground quickly, given the enormous backlog of cases that bog down India’s courts. Arbitration, conciliation, and mediation are now the most common, speedy, and efficacious mechanisms for dispute resolution. EBC’s Arbitration, Conciliation and Mediation: Law and Practice by M.L. Singhal comprehensively elucidates the law relating to these methods as it stands today. It serves as an indispensable, single-volume reference detailing the processes, appointments, and enforcement mechanisms that govern modern Indian ADR.

Key Statutes & Concepts Covered

This book is structured as a detailed, section-wise commentary of the two principal Acts shaping dispute resolution in India:

• The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: Exhaustively explains the process and procedure, qualification and appointment of arbitral tribunals, making of the arbitral award, and the mechanisms for recourse against and enforcement of awards.

• The Mediation Act, 2023: A dedicated section guiding dispute resolution through the newly formalized mediation methods, including the Mediation (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2023.

• Arbitration Council of India (Part I-A): Detailed insights into the composition and jurisdiction of the newly established Council.

• Foreign Awards (Part II): Extensive coverage on the finality and enforcement of foreign awards under the New York Convention and Geneva Convention.

• Landmark Judgments: All important, recent judgments of the Supreme Court of India and High Courts have been considered and commented on to provide practical legal context.

Who Should Buy This Book?

• Arbitrators & Mediators: An indispensable procedural guide for conducting lawful, enforceable proceedings.

• Judiciary & Advocates: A reliable, thorough reference for arguing challenges to arbitral awards or seeking interim relief under Section 9.

• In-House Counsel & Law Firms: Essential for drafting robust arbitration clauses in corporate contracts and navigating pre-litigation mediation requirements.

• Industry Professionals: A comprehensive source for understanding how commercial disputes can be resolved outside of traditional litigation.

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