Arbitration in Indian & Comparative Jurisdictions

This 2024 Edition of Arbitration in Indian & Comparative Jurisdictions by Rajiv Sinha, with a foreword by Justice Ashok Bhushan (Former Judge, Supreme Court of India), serves as a comprehensive and analytical reference for legal practitioners, arbitrators, corporate counsels, and academicians engaged in dispute resolution both in India and globally.

The book presents an in-depth examination of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 as amended, alongside a comparative study of arbitration laws and practices in leading foreign jurisdictions. It blends statutory interpretation, case law analysis, and practical guidance to address both domestic and international arbitration scenarios.

The content spans the full scope of arbitration law and practice, including:

• Legislative framework and evolution of arbitration law in India

• Key provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

• Institutional vs. ad hoc arbitration in India and abroad

• Appointment, role, and powers of arbitrators

• Conduct of arbitral proceedings and procedural flexibility

• Interim measures, evidence, and enforcement of arbitral awards

• Grounds for challenge and setting aside of awards

• Recognition and enforcement of foreign awards under the New York and Geneva Conventions

• Comparative perspectives from jurisdictions such as the UK, Singapore, USA, and Hong Kong

• Best practices for drafting arbitration clauses and managing cross-border disputes

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Legal practitioners specialising in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR)

• In-house counsels managing domestic and international commercial disputes

• Arbitrators, mediators, and dispute resolution professionals

• Academicians, researchers, and students of law with a focus on ADR

• Policymakers and institutions involved in arbitration law reform

Whether used for litigation strategy, arbitration proceedings, contract drafting, or academic study, this updated edition delivers the legislative, procedural, and comparative insights necessary to master arbitration law in India and other leading jurisdictions.