Confidentiality
Section 75 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with confidentiality. Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the conciliator and the parties shall keep confidential all matters relating to the conciliation proceedings. The Act came into force on 22 Aug 1996.
Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the conciliator and the parties shall keep confidential all matters relating to the conciliation proceedings. Confidentiality shall extend also to the settlement agreement, except where its disclosure is necessary for purposes of implementation and enforcement.
Section 75, The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Act 26 of 1996).
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Judgments citing this section
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… dealing with Conciliation, and that, therefore, the moment the case does not fit into any of the four pigeon holes of Section 81, the report can certainly be admitted into evidence and relied upon. He also cited a Canadian Supreme Court judgment, which we will deal with, in support of this proposition. 2 5) Sections 75 and 81 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 read thus: > "75. Confidentiality.— Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the conciliator and the parties shall keep confidential all matters relating to the conciliation proceedings. Confidentiality shall extend also …
Questions about Section 75
What does Section 75 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act deal with?
Section 75 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act is headed "Confidentiality". Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the conciliator and the parties shall keep confidential all matters relating to the conciliation proceedings.
How do I find court cases under Section 75 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 75, section 75 Arbitration Act, section 75 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.
What should I read with Section 75 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, and has it changed?
3 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 75 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act come into force?
Section 75 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, cited as Arbitration Act 75, 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.
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- 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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