UPSC Mains Law Paper Topic : Arbitration &
Conciliation Act, 1996
- Define and explain “international commercial agreement” and “arbitration agreement” under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. (01/II/8b/30)
- ‘The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 contains provisions for effective use of Arbitration as an alternate model of justice.’ - Do you agree? Explain your answer with suitable illustrations. (02/II/8b/30)
- How is an Arbitral Tribunal constituted? On what grounds and under what procedure can an appointment of an arbitrator be challenged?(03/II/8b/30)
- “In any event, adaptability and access to expertise are hallmarks of arbitration”. Discuss the advantages of arbitration over litigation.(05/II/8b/30)
- “In most cases reference to arbitration shuts out the jurisdiction of the courts, except as provided in the Act, and since criminal courts cannot be deprived of their jurisdiction to try criminals, no criminal matter can be referred to arbitration”. Comment. (05/II/8a/30)
- State the procedure laid down in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for conciliation in the family disputes. (06/II/8b(i)/15)
- “Lok-Adalatas in India manifest the purpose and objective laid down in Alternate Dispute Resolution Schemes.” Discuss. (11/II/1d/15) 13. Intellectual Property Rights—Public Interest Litigation 1. “Intellectual property of whatever species is in the nature of intangible incorporal property.” In the light of this statement discuss the scope of intellectual property rights in India. (08/II/8a/30)
