The Handbook on Domestic Arbitration in India

The Handbook on Domestic Arbitration in India is a comprehensive and practice-oriented guide to arbitration proceedings conducted within India under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Designed as a practical manual, the book explains the procedural and substantive aspects of domestic arbitration, focusing on disputes seated in India and governed by Indian law.

The handbook covers key stages including drafting arbitration agreements, invocation of arbitration, appointment of arbitrators under Section 11, jurisdictional challenges under Section 16, interim relief under Section 9, conduct of hearings, evidentiary standards, and delivery of arbitral awards. It also provides detailed discussion on setting aside awards under Section 34, appellate remedies under Section 37, and enforcement procedures.

Special emphasis is placed on judicial developments shaped by the Supreme Court of India and various High Courts, along with analysis of significant amendments introduced in 2015, 2019, and 2021 aimed at minimizing court intervention and promoting efficiency.

Structured for easy reference, the book blends statutory interpretation with practical insights, checklists, and procedural clarity, making it suitable for daily professional use.