PRACTICE PROFILE

Arbitration

Domestic and institutional arbitration, and proceedings under Sections 9, 11, 17, 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

Scope of Practice

Matters We Act In

Conduct of domestic arbitration proceedings

Institutional arbitration under SIAC, DIAC, and MCIA rules

Appointment of arbitrators under Section 11

Interim measures under Section 9 (court) and Section 17 (tribunal)

Setting aside of arbitral awards under Section 34

Enforcement of domestic awards

Appeals under Section 37

Anti-arbitration injunctions

Emergency arbitration applications

Ad hoc arbitration under the 1996 Act

Procedure & Forum

How These Matters Run

Arbitration proceedings in India are governed by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The arbitral tribunal is constituted by agreement or by the High Court under Section 11.

Interim relief may be sought from court under Section 9 prior to or during arbitration, or from the tribunal under Section 17 once constituted.

Arbitral awards may be challenged under Section 34 on limited statutory grounds within three months of receipt.

Frequently Asked

Questions We Are Asked

What is the limitation period for setting aside an arbitral award?+

Under Section 34(3), an application to set aside an arbitral award must be filed within three months from receipt of the award, extendable by thirty days upon sufficient cause.

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