Section 22: Language

Q: What does Section 22 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) deal with?

Section 22 A&C Act pertains to "Language". It is part of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 22 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) governs language.

Q: Is Section 22 A&C Act still in force?

Yes, Section 22 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 22 A&C Act?

धारा 22 A&C Act is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 22 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Section 22 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) governs language.

Q: What is Dhara 22 A&C Act?

Dhara 22 A&C Act is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 22 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 22 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) governs language.

Q: How to cite Section 22 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996?

Cite as: "Section 22, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, 1996, § 22 (India).

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The parties are free to agree upon the language or languages to be used in the arbitral proceedings.
Failing any agreement referred to in sub-section (1), the arbitral tribunal shall determine the language or languages to be used in the arbitral proceedings.
The agreement or determination, unless otherwise specified, shall apply to any written statement by a party, any hearing and any arbitral award, decision or other communication by the arbitral tribunal.
The arbitral tribunal may order that any documentary evidence shall be accompanied by a translation into the language or languages agreed upon or determined.