LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 6 Alternate Dispute Resolution System May 2026 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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Q.1 Q.1: Answer in one or two sentences each (any six) (12 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. (1) What is the meaning of an 'Arbitral Tribunal' under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996?
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2. (2) What is a 'Settlement Agreement'?
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3. (3) What is the meaning of a Foreign Award?
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4. (4) What should be the Nationality of an Arbitrator?
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5. (5) Who is a Mediator?
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6. (6) What is a 'Permanent Lok Adalat'?
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7. (7) When does an Arbitral Proceeding commence?
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8. (8) What is the time limit for the completion of Fast Track Arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996?
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9. (9) What is the full form of 'UNCITRAL'?
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10. (10) What is an 'Arbitration Agreement' under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996?
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Q.2 Q.2: Write short notes on the following (any two) (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. (1) New York Convention.
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2. (2) Termination of an Arbitral Proceeding.
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3. (3) Distinguish between Arbitration and Mediation.
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4. (4) Procedure of Lok Adalats.
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Q.3 Q.3: Solve the following situational problems (any two) (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. (1) Ramesh and Suresh decided to settle their legal dispute through the Lok Adalat. Ramesh is unhappy with the award of the Lok Adalat. (a) Can Ramesh challenge the decision of the Lok Adalat? (b) Explain the importance of Lok Adalats.
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2. (2) Jay is appointed as an Arbitrator to settle the dispute between Ajay and Vijay. However, Jay is the husband of Ajay's sister. (a) On what grounds can Vijay challenge Jay's appointment? (b) What is the procedure for challenging the appointment of an Arbitrator?
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3. (3) Meena and Raveena's dispute is pending before the Arbitral Tribunal. However, they resolved their dispute through Conciliation during the pendency of the Arbitral proceeding. (a) Can they resolve their dispute through Conciliation during the pendency of the Arbitral proceeding? (b) Would their Settlement Agreement be binding?
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4. (4) ABC Pvt. Ltd. wants to enforce a foreign award in India. (a) Is a Foreign award passed under the Geneva Convention binding in India? (b) What are the conditions for the enforcement in India of a Foreign award which has been passed under the Geneva Convention?
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Q.4 Q.4: Answer in detail (any two) (24 Marks - 12 marks each)

1. (1) Explain the procedure for the appointment of an Arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
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2. (2) Explain the procedure for setting aside an Arbitral Award under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
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3. (3) What is the importance of Alternate Dispute Resolution? What are the salient features of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996?
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4. (4) What are the provisions relating to the correction and interpretation of an arbitral award and additional award?
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