The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

This edition of The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Act 26 of 1996), updated with the amendments introduced by the Mediation Act, 2023 (Act 32 of 2023), serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for advocates, arbitrators, mediators, judges, corporate legal departments, law students, and professionals engaged in commercial dispute resolution. Presented as a Bare Act with short comments, the book contains the statutory text of the law along with important allied rules, regulations, schemes, and model formats essential for legal practice and academic study.

This updated edition reflects the current legislative framework governing domestic arbitration, international commercial arbitration, conciliation, and mediation in India. It also includes the latest provisions relating to the Arbitration Council of India and the India International Arbitration Centre, ensuring readers have access to the most recent regulatory developments.

The content includes:
• The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, as amended by the Mediation Act, 2023
• Arbitration Council of India (Terms and Conditions and Salary and Allowances Payable to the Chairperson and Members) Rules, 2022
• Arbitration Council of India (Qualifications, Appointment and Other Terms and Conditions of the Service of Chief Executive Officer) Rules, 2022
• Arbitration Council of India (Travelling and Other Allowances Payable to Part-time Members) Rules, 2022
• Arbitration Council of India (Number of Officers and Other Employees, their Qualifications, Appointment and Other Terms and Conditions) Rules, 2022
• The India International Arbitration Centre Act, 2019, as amended by the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (Amendment) Act, 2022
• India International Arbitration Centre Rules relating to recruitment, annual statement of accounts, chairperson and members, travelling allowances, panel of arbitrators, conduct of arbitration, conduct of micro and small enterprises arbitration, transaction of business, composition and functions of committees, and appointment and powers of the Chief Executive Officer
• The Appointment of Arbitrators by the Chief Justice of India Scheme, 1996
• Scheme for Appointment of Arbitrators, 1996 issued by the High Court of Delhi
• Model Specimens for practical reference

This edition is particularly suitable for:
• Advocates and legal practitioners handling arbitration, conciliation, mediation, and commercial disputes
• Arbitrators, mediators, and arbitration institutions requiring an updated statutory reference
• Corporate legal and compliance professionals managing commercial contracts and dispute resolution
• Law students, academicians, and researchers studying arbitration and alternative dispute resolution laws
• Judicial officers and government authorities involved in arbitration-related proceedings

Whether used for courtroom practice, arbitration proceedings, institutional reference, corporate compliance, or academic study, this updated edition provides an authoritative and practical compilation of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, together with its allied rules, regulations, and schemes, as applicable in 2026.