Hearings and written proceedings

In force Act 26 of 1996 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 26 of 1996 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 24 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 deals with hearings and written proceedings. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitral tribunal shall decide whether to hold oral hearings for the presentation of evidence or for oral argument, or whether the proceedings shall be conducted on the basis of documents and other materials: Provided that the arbitral tribunal shall hold

(1) Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitral tribunal shall decide whether to hold oral hearings for the presentation of evidence or for oral argument, or whether the proceedings shall be conducted on the basis of documents and other materials:
Provided that the arbitral tribunal shall hold oral hearings, at an appropriate stage of the proceedings, on a request by a party, unless the parties have agreed that no oral hearing shall be held: 2 [Provided further that the arbitral tribunal shall, as far as possible, hold oral hearings for the presentation of evidence or for oral argument on day-to-day basis, and not grant any adjournments unless sufficient cause is made out, and may impose costs including exemplary costs on the party seeking adjournment without any sufficient cause.] (2) The parties shall be given sufficient advance notice of any hearing and of any meeting of the arbitral tribunal for the purposes of inspection of documents, goods or other property.
(3) All statements, documents or other information supplied to, or applications made to the arbitral tribunal by one party shall be communicated to the other party, and any expert report or evidentiary document on which the arbitral tribunal may rely in making its decision shall be communicated to the parties.
Section 24, The Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 (Act 26 of 1996).

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s. 86 Repeal and saving

Questions about Section 24

What does Section 24 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 deal with?

Section 24 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 is headed "Hearings and written proceedings". Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitral tribunal shall decide whether to hold oral hearings for the presentation of evidence or for oral argument, or whether the proceedings shall be conducted on the basis of documents and other materials: Provided that the arbitral tribunal shall hold

How do I find court cases under Section 24 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 24, section 24 Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996, section 24 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.

What should I read with Section 24 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

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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