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The Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996

Termination of conciliation proceedings

In force Act 26 of 1996 As on 14 Oct 2026

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Act 26 of 1996

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Section 76 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 deals with termination of conciliation proceedings. The conciliation proceedings shall be terminated- (a) by the signing of the settlement agreement by the parties, on the date of the agreement;

The conciliation proceedings shall be terminated- (a) by the signing of the settlement agreement by the parties, on the date of the agreement; or (b) by a written declaration of the conciliator, after consultation with the parties, to the effect that further efforts at conciliation are no longer justified, on the date of the declaration; or (c) by a written declaration of the parties addressed to the conciliator to the effect that the conciliation proceedings are terminated, on the date of the declaration; or (d) by a written declaration of a party to the other party and the conciliator, if appointed, to the effect that the conciliation proceedings are terminated, on the date of the declaration.

Section 76, The Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 (Act 26 of 1996).

Questions about Section 76

What does Section 76 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 deal with?

Section 76 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 is headed "Termination of conciliation proceedings". The conciliation proceedings shall be terminated- (a) by the signing of the settlement agreement by the parties, on the date of the agreement;

How do I find court cases under Section 76 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 76, section 76 Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996, section 76 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.

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