Question

Which of the following sections of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, deals with the termination of arbitral proceedings?

• A. Section 32
• B. Section 33
• C. Section 34
• D. Section 35

Hint:

Think of the process: Section 32 is about *ending* the arbitration process itself. Section 34 is about *challenging* the final outcome (the award) in court after the process has ended.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Section 32 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, outlines the specific circumstances under which arbitral proceedings are terminated. According to this section, proceedings can be terminated by: \[\begin{array}{rl} \bullet & \text{The final arbitral award.} \\ \bullet & \text{An order of the arbitral tribunal if the claimant withdraws the claim, the parties agree to terminate, or the tribunal finds the continuation of proceedings unnecessary or impossible.} \\ \end{array}\] This is distinct from Section 34, which deals with the separate process of applying to a court to set aside an arbitral award after the proceedings have terminated.