Commercial's A Practitioner's casebook on the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 - Book By Adv. Navod Prasannan

Edition : 2026

This practitioner's casebook on the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is a comprehensive and practice-oriented resource designed for legal professionals, arbitrators, corporate counsel, and those preparing for competitive legal examinations. Authored by Adv. Navod Prasannan as part of Commercial's Navod's Workbook Series, the book provides a structured and practical approach to understanding domestic arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 through real-world applications, procedural guidance, and drafting insights.

The book is divided into two detailed parts that systematically cover the complete lifecycle of domestic arbitration. Part I focuses on the arbitration process from the formation of the arbitration agreement through the conduct of proceedings and culminates in the making of an arbitral award. Part II explores advanced procedural and practical aspects including the tribunal's mandate, award architecture, challenges to arbitral awards, enforcement proceedings, and essential drafting techniques required in arbitration practice.

The content covers key areas including:
• Arbitration Agreements and Their Validity
• Commencement and Conduct of Arbitral Proceedings
• Appointment, Powers, and Jurisdiction of Arbitral Tribunals
• Procedural Framework under Domestic Arbitration
• Evidence, Hearings, and Case Management
• Drafting of Arbitration Pleadings and Documents
• Preparation and Structure of Arbitral Awards
• Tribunal Mandate and Termination of Proceedings
• Setting Aside of Arbitral Awards under the Act
• Recognition and Enforcement of Domestic Awards
• Practical Drafting Exercises and Practitioner-Focused Case Studies
• Procedural Strategies and Best Practices for Arbitration Matters

This edition is particularly suitable for:
• Advocates and arbitration practitioners handling commercial disputes
• Judicial service and competitive examination aspirants
• Corporate legal departments and in-house counsel
• Arbitrators, mediators, and dispute resolution professionals
• Academicians and researchers studying alternative dispute resolution

Combining procedural clarity with practical case-based learning, this practitioner's workbook serves as a valuable reference for mastering domestic arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Whether used for professional practice, legal education, or examination preparation, it provides a systematic and application-oriented understanding of one of India's most significant dispute resolution statutes.