Arbitration Agreement

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What is the legal definition of an arbitration agreement under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996?

  1. A written agreement between two or more parties to submit to arbitration all or certain disputes which have arisen or which may arise between them.

  2. A verbal agreement between two or more parties to submit to arbitration all or certain disputes which have arisen or which may arise between them.

  3. A written agreement between two or more parties to submit to arbitration all or certain disputes which have arisen or which may arise between them, but only if the dispute is related to a commercial transaction.

  4. A verbal agreement between two or more parties to submit to arbitration all or certain disputes which have arisen or which may arise between them, but only if the dispute is related to a commercial transaction.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Section 7 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, an arbitration agreement is a written agreement between two or more parties to submit to arbitration all or certain disputes which have arisen or which may arise between them.

What are the essential elements of an arbitration agreement?

  1. The names of the parties.

  2. The subject matter of the dispute.

  3. The place of arbitration.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An arbitration agreement must contain the names of the parties, the subject matter of the dispute, and the place of arbitration.

What is the purpose of an arbitration agreement?

  1. To avoid litigation.

  2. To resolve disputes quickly and efficiently.

  3. To save money.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Arbitration agreements are used to avoid litigation, resolve disputes quickly and efficiently, and save money.

What are the benefits of arbitration?

  1. It is less formal than litigation.

  2. It is more confidential than litigation.

  3. It is less expensive than litigation.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Arbitration is less formal, more confidential, and less expensive than litigation.

What are the disadvantages of arbitration?

  1. It is less transparent than litigation.

  2. It is less predictable than litigation.

  3. It is less enforceable than litigation.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Arbitration is less transparent, less predictable, and less enforceable than litigation.

When is an arbitration agreement enforceable?

  1. When it is in writing.

  2. When it is signed by both parties.

  3. When it is notarized.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An arbitration agreement is enforceable when it is in writing, signed by both parties, and notarized.

What is the role of the arbitrator?

  1. To hear the evidence and make a decision.

  2. To enforce the arbitration agreement.

  3. To appoint the experts.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The arbitrator's role is to hear the evidence and make a decision.

What is the role of the arbitral tribunal?

  1. To conduct the arbitration proceedings.

  2. To make a decision.

  3. To enforce the arbitration agreement.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The arbitral tribunal's role is to conduct the arbitration proceedings.

What is the role of the court in arbitration?

  1. To enforce the arbitration agreement.

  2. To set aside the arbitral award.

  3. To appoint the arbitrator.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The court's role in arbitration is to enforce the arbitration agreement, set aside the arbitral award, and appoint the arbitrator.

What are the grounds for setting aside an arbitral award?

  1. Fraud.

  2. Corruption.

  3. Misconduct.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The grounds for setting aside an arbitral award are fraud, corruption, and misconduct.

What is the effect of an arbitral award?

  1. It is final and binding on the parties.

  2. It can be appealed to the court.

  3. It can be set aside by the court.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An arbitral award is final and binding on the parties.

What is the difference between arbitration and mediation?

  1. Arbitration is binding, while mediation is not.

  2. Arbitration is more formal than mediation.

  3. Arbitration is more expensive than mediation.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Arbitration is binding, more formal, and more expensive than mediation.

What is the difference between arbitration and litigation?

  1. Arbitration is less formal than litigation.

  2. Arbitration is more confidential than litigation.

  3. Arbitration is less expensive than litigation.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Arbitration is less formal, more confidential, and less expensive than litigation.

What are the different types of arbitration?

  1. Domestic arbitration.

  2. International arbitration.

  3. Ad hoc arbitration.

  4. Institutional arbitration.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The different types of arbitration are domestic arbitration, international arbitration, ad hoc arbitration, and institutional arbitration.

What is the future of arbitration?

  1. Arbitration is becoming more popular.

  2. Arbitration is becoming more global.

  3. Arbitration is becoming more specialized.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Arbitration is becoming more popular, more global, and more specialized.

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