Arbitration and Conciliation [(As amended by Mediation Act, 2023 (Act No. 32 of 2023)] by N.D. Basu - 14th Edition 2026| Orient Publishing Company

N.D. Basu's Law of Arbitration and Conciliation is a landmark legal commentary published by Orient Publishing Company. Widely regarded as a definitive treatise on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in India, this volume provides an exhaustive, section-by-section legal analysis of domestic arbitration, international commercial arbitration, conciliation proceedings, and enforcement of foreign awards.

This latest 2026 reference incorporates all structural updates introduced under The Mediation Act, 2023 (Act No. 32 of 2023). It serves as an essential practical resource for arbitration practitioners, corporate litigators, arbitrators, judicial officers, and law students India. The work covers appointment of arbitrators under Section 11, interim measures under Sections 9 and 17, grounds for challenging arbitral awards under Section 34, and modern mediation practices.

Whether you are drafting arbitration agreements, enforcing arbitral awards before Commercial Courts, advising corporate clients on cross-border disputes, or preparing for judicial service examinations, this publication available at Law Pustak provides the ideal balance of statutory analysis and judicial precedents.

KEY FEATURES

• Classic Legal Treatises: Authored under the iconic N.D. Basu legal series, trusted for generations across Indian courts.

• Reputed Legal Publisher: Published by Orient Publishing Company, a leading publisher of authoritative legal reference works.

• Binding Type: Quality Paperback edition designed for daily court visits, chamber consultation, and intensive academic study.

• Mediation Act, 2023 Integration: Completely updated to reflect changes enacted by The Mediation Act, 2023 (Act No. 32 of 2023).

• Comprehensive ADR Analysis: Covers domestic arbitration, international commercial arbitration, conciliation, and institutional mediation.

• Exhaustive Precedent Coverage: Analyzes critical Supreme Court of India and High Court rulings on arbitrability, bias, and public policy challenges.

WHAT THIS BOOK COVERS

• Arbitration Agreements & Referrals: Validity of arbitration clauses, separability doctrine, competence-competence (Kompetenz-Kompetenz), and Section 8/11 applications.

• Interim Reliefs & Arbitral Tribunal Powers: Section 9 interim measures by courts vs. Section 17 interim orders by arbitral tribunals.

• Conduct of Arbitral Proceedings: Equal treatment of parties, determination of rules of procedure, seat vs. venue distinctions, and fast-track procedures.

• Recourse Against Arbitral Awards: In-depth breakdown of grounds under Section 34 (patent illegality, public policy, breach of natural justice) and appeal provisions under Section 37.

• Enforcement of Foreign Awards: Detailed analysis of New York Convention and Geneva Convention awards under Part II of the Act.

• Mediation & Conciliation Framework: Impact of the Mediation Act, 2023 on pre-litigation mediation, enforcement of mediated settlement agreements, and conciliation rules.

WHO SHOULD BUY

• Arbitration & Commercial Litigators: Advocates practicing before Commercial Courts, High Courts, the Supreme Court, and domestic/international arbitral tribunals.

• Arbitrators, Mediators & Corporate Legal Counsel: Dispute resolution professionals, in-house attorneys, and corporate advisors managing commercial contracts.

• Judicial Officers & Commercial Court Judges: Judges adjudicating Section 9, 11, 34, and enforcement applications under the Arbitration Act.

• Judiciary Aspirants & Law Students in India: LL.B., LL.M., and judicial service candidates requiring a complete guide for judiciary exam preparation in commercial law.

WHY THIS BOOK

• Updated with Mediation Act, 2023: Directly addresses statutory overlaps and legislative updates under Act No. 32 of 2023.

• Authoritative Precedent Analysis: Translates complex judicial conflicts on seat, venue, and public policy into clear actionable principles.

• Comprehensive Single-Volume Desk Reference: Bridges procedural mechanics with core commercial contract law principles seamlessly.

• Standard Courtroom & Academic Citation: Highly respected and cited across Indian courts and arbitration tribunals.

PRODUCT DETAILS

BENEFITS

• Master Arbitration Pleadings: Draft bulletproof Section 9, 11, and 34 petitions using authoritative statutory interpretations.

• Navigate Complex Commercial Disputes: Build winning arguments on seat vs. venue, tribunal jurisdiction, and award enforcement.

• Stay Ahead in ADR Practice: Understand the changing interplay between commercial arbitration and statutory mediation under the 2023 Act.

CALL TO ACTION

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