Section 68 Arbitration Act Explained: Power to rule on its own jurisdiction | Nyaya

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What does Section 68 of Arbitration Act say?

The arbitral tribunal may rule on its own jurisdiction, and the parties shall be given an opportunity to be heard on the matter. The arbitral tribunal may rule that it has jurisdiction, or that it has no jurisdiction, or that it has limited jurisdiction. The arbitral tribunal shall give its reasons for the ruling. The ruling of the arbitral tribunal on its own jurisdiction shall be final and binding on the parties.

Indian StandardSection 68, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Bluebook (21st ed.)Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, § 68 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 68 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

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What is Section 68 of Arbitration Act?

Section 68 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act) defines and regulates "Power to rule on its own jurisdiction". The section states: The arbitral tribunal may rule on its own jurisdiction, and the parties shall be given an opportunity to be heard on the matter. The arbitral tribunal may rule that it has jurisdic...

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