This is a comprehensive, authoritative commentary on the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, written by N. D. Basu. The 14th Edition incorporates the Mediation Act, 2023 (Act No. 32 of 2023). It also covers the latest case laws and details high court rules in appendices.
Key Features:
- It offers an exhaustive, analytical, and critical commentary on each section of the Act, including:
- Schemes for appointment of arbitrators as framed by the Supreme Court and various High Courts.
- International frameworks such as the UNICITRAL Model Law (on conciliation, international commercial arbitration, e‑commerce, and electronic signature), ICC, WIPO, and PCA rules.
- Covers all legal and practical dimensions of arbitration and conciliation under Indian and international regimes
- Includes detailed appendices and a thorough index to aid in navigation and research
It is particularly well-suited for practicing lawyers, arbitrators, judges, law students, and researchers seeking an in-depth understanding of arbitration and conciliation under Indian and international law.