Section81
The Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996

Admissibility of evidence in other proceedings

In force Act 26 of 1996 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 26 of 1996 Cited by 4 provisions

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Section 81 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 deals with admissibility of evidence in other proceedings. The parties shall not rely on or introduce as evidence in arbitral or judicial proceedings, whether or not such proceedings relate to the dispute that is the subject of the conciliation proceedings,- (a) views expressed or suggestions made by the other party in respect of a possible settlement of th

The parties shall not rely on or introduce as evidence in arbitral or judicial proceedings, whether or not such proceedings relate to the dispute that is the subject of the conciliation proceedings,- (a) views expressed or suggestions made by the other party in respect of a possible settlement of the dispute;

(b) admissions made by the other party in the course of the conciliation proceedings;

(c) proposals made by the conciliator;

(d) the fact that the other party had indicated his willingness to accept a proposal for settlement made by the conciliator. Willing Ciation proceedings. SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS

Section 81, The Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 (Act 26 of 1996).

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Questions about Section 81

What does Section 81 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 deal with?

Section 81 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 is headed "Admissibility of evidence in other proceedings". The parties shall not rely on or introduce as evidence in arbitral or judicial proceedings, whether or not such proceedings relate to the dispute that is the subject of the conciliation proceedings,- (a) views expressed or suggestions made by the other party in respect of a possible settlement of th

How do I find court cases under Section 81 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 81, section 81 Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996, section 81 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 81 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996, and has it changed?

4 other provisions in this corpus refer 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.

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