1. Highlight the issues facing arbitration as an effective alternative dispute resolution mechanism in India. How does Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2019 strengthen the arbitration set up in India?

Approach:

♤ Giving a brief introduction about the concept of arbitration and its current setup in India.

♤ Bring out the challenges to the arbitration setup in India.

♤ Discuss how the recent amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act are trying to address these challenges.

♤ Conclude with few suggestions.