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Act 26 of 1996

This is a second copy of a Central Act. India Code files it on Punjab's shelf as well as under Parliament, and the text is the same enactment. Read it at The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, which is the record this site keeps current.

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Questions about Section 18

What does Section 18 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 deal with?

Section 18 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 is headed "Equal treatment of parties". The parties shall be treated with equality and each party shall be given a full opportunity to present his case.

How do I find court cases under Section 18 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996?

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 & Conciliation Act 1996 18, section 18 Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996, section 18 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 enacted?

Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 was enacted in 1996 as Act 26 of 1996. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

• 86. Repeal and saving13407 words
• 11. Appointment of arbitrators1361 words
• 31. Form and contents of arbitral award844 words
• 34. Application for setting aside arbitral award750 words
• 2. Definitions669 words
• 16. Competence of arbitral tribunal to rule on its jurisdiction589 words

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