Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
The primary statute governing domestic and international arbitration — covering appointment, proceedings, awards, enforcement, and appeals.
Binding dispute resolution,without the courtroom.
Expert arbitration representation under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — from agreement drafting and arbitrator appointment to proceedings and final award enforcement. Your binding decision, delivered faster and cheaper than litigation.
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What we handle for you
End-to-end arbitration support — from drafting the clause to enforcing the final award as a court decree.
Arbitration Agreement Drafting
We draft watertight arbitration clauses and standalone arbitration agreements — ensuring the scope, seat, governing law, and number of arbitrators are clearly defined and enforceable.
Arbitrator Appointment
We guide you through nominating a qualified arbitrator or approaching the relevant institution — including filing Section 11 applications in the High Court where needed.
Full Proceedings Representation
Our advocates represent you through all hearing sessions — submissions, cross-examinations, documentary evidence, and arguments — until the final award is passed.
Award Enforcement
Once the award is passed, we handle its enforcement under Section 36 of the Act — treating it as a court decree and pursuing execution proceedings if the opposing party defaults.
Case Strategy & Evidence Review
Deep-dive review of your contracts, communications, and evidence to build the strongest possible case — identifying legal risk and mapping the optimal arbitration strategy.
Interim Relief Applications
Where urgent, we file for interim relief under Section 9 before or during proceedings — protecting assets, evidence, or business interests while the arbitration proceeds.
The 5-Step Arbitration Process
From dispute filing to a binding, court-enforceable award — a structured process managed by our advocates.
01
Case Evaluation & Retainer
Share your dispute details, contracts, and correspondence. Our lawyer reviews the arbitration clause, assesses legal strength, and outlines the strategy.
02
Notice & Arbitrator Appointment
We send a formal arbitration notice to the opposing party and facilitate appointment of the arbitrator — by agreement or via the court under Section 11.
03
Statements & Evidence
We draft the statement of claim (or defence), compile documentary evidence, and respond to counter-claims. All pleadings are filed with the arbitral tribunal.
04
Hearings & Arguments
We represent you across all hearing sessions — examining witnesses, arguing points of law, and making closing submissions to the arbitrator.
05
Award & Enforcement
The arbitrator passes a final binding award. We assist with enforcement under Section 36 — using court machinery if the opposite party refuses to comply.
Legal Framework
Arbitration in India is a mature, court-backed dispute resolution mechanism governed by a comprehensive statutory framework.
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 — Section 89
Courts are empowered to refer pending disputes to arbitration where the parties are amenable, integrating ADR with the judicial system.
Specific Relief Act, 1963
Governs enforcement of arbitral awards when the defaulting party refuses to comply voluntarily — giving courts power to execute the decree.
New York Convention, 1958
India is a signatory — foreign arbitral awards made in Convention countries are recognised and enforceable in Indian courts.
Client Success Stories
“Our contractor defaulted on a ₹40 lakh construction project. LegalKonnect handled the entire arbitration — from filing the notice to getting a binding award in under 8 months. Would have taken years in court.”
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Rajesh Verma
Commercial Contract Dispute“My business partner and I had a serious falling out over profit sharing. The arbitration process was managed professionally and the award was completely fair. The firm knew exactly what they were doing.”
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Sunita Mehta
Partnership DisputeFrequently Asked Questions
You can go for arbitration when there is an arbitration clause in your contract, or when both parties agree to arbitrate after the dispute arises. Arbitration is suitable for commercial disputes, business contracts, construction, partnership, and corporate matters.
Yes. Under Section 36 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, a domestic arbitration award is enforceable as if it were a decree of a court. If the opposing party refuses to comply, you can initiate execution proceedings.
Yes, but on very limited grounds. Under Section 34, an award can be challenged within 3 months on grounds such as incapacity of a party, invalid arbitration agreement, improper notice, or the award being against public policy. Courts do not re-examine the merits.
Domestic arbitration typically concludes in 6–18 months depending on the complexity and number of hearings. Under Section 29A, the award must be made within 12 months from the date of completion of pleadings, extendable by 6 months. This is significantly faster than court litigation which can take years.
Disputes involving criminal matters, matrimonial disputes, insolvency proceedings, and matters that affect public rights or public interest generally cannot be referred to arbitration. Arbitration is best suited for commercial and civil disputes between parties to a contract.