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Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Section 69

Arbitral procedure

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  • Provision: Section 69 of Arbitration Act
  • Act: Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
  • Classification: arbitration
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 69 of Arbitration Act say?

The arbitral tribunal shall conduct the proceedings in an expeditious and efficient manner. The arbitral tribunal shall ensure that each party has a fair opportunity to present its case. The arbitral tribunal shall give due consideration to the circumstances of the case, including the complexity of the dispute, the amount in dispute, and the need for a speedy determination of the dispute. The arbitral tribunal shall make an award within a period of twelve months from the date of the constitution of the arbitral tribunal. The arbitral tribunal may extend the period of twelve months by a period not exceeding six months, if it is satisfied that the complexity of the dispute or other exceptional circumstances so require.

Indian StandardSection 69, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Bluebook (21st ed.)Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, § 69 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 69 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
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What is Section 69 of Arbitration Act?

Section 69 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act) defines and regulates "Arbitral procedure". The section states: The arbitral tribunal shall conduct the proceedings in an expeditious and efficient manner. The arbitral tribunal shall ensure that each party has a fair opportunity to present its...

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