The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Act 26 of 1996)

This edition of The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Act 26 of 1996), updated with the latest amendments introduced by The Mediation Act, 2023 (32 of 2023, dated 15-9-2023) and The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2021 (3 of 2021, dated 11-3-2021), provides the complete statutory framework governing arbitration, conciliation, and alternative dispute resolution in India.

Published as a bare act without notes, this volume reproduces the exact legislative text, ensuring statutory accuracy and reliability for academic study, professional practice, and examination purposes. The Act lays down provisions relating to domestic arbitration, international commercial arbitration, enforcement of foreign arbitral awards, conciliation proceedings, and institutional dispute resolution, making it a cornerstone of India’s ADR mechanism.

Updated for the year 2026, this edition is particularly useful for:
• Aspirants of the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), conducted by the Bar Council of India
• Law students and academicians specializing in arbitration and ADR
• Practicing advocates, arbitrators, and mediators handling domestic and cross-border disputes
• Corporate counsel and compliance officers managing commercial agreements and arbitration clauses
• Researchers and policymakers studying dispute resolution reforms in India

By presenting the statutory provisions in their precise legislative form, this edition ensures clarity, legislative authority, and practical utility, making it indispensable for examination preparation, academic study, and professional practice in arbitration and conciliation law.