Protection of action taken in good faith
Section 42B of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with protection of action taken in good faith. No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against the arbitrator for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or the rules or regulations made thereunder.] The Act came into force on 22 Aug 1996.
1[42B. Protection of action taken in good faith.-- No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against the arbitrator for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or the rules or regulations made thereunder.]
Section 42B, The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Act 26 of 1996).
Questions about Section 42B
What does Section 42B of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act deal with?
Section 42B of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act is headed "Protection of action taken in good faith". [42B. Protection of action taken in good faith.-- No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against the arbitrator for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or the rules or regulations made thereunder.]
How do I find court cases under Section 42B of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Arbitration Act 42B, section 42B Arbitration Act, section 42B of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 42B of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act come into force?
Section 42B of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, cited as Arbitration Act 42B, came into force on 22 Aug 1996, having been enacted on 16 Aug 1996. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 8. Power to refer parties to arbitration where there is an arbitration agreement1029 words
- 11. Appointment of arbitrators1027 words
- 34. Application for setting aside arbitral awards861 words
- 2. Definitions732 words
- 29A. Time limit for arbitral award635 words
- 57. Conditions for enforcement of foreign awards519 words
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