ONLINE CERTIFICATE COURSE ON ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION
(Arbitration & Conciliation — Syllabus)UNIT I — Introduction to ADR & Arbitration
- Concept and growth of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Meaning, characteristics, and importance of arbitration
- History and development of arbitration law
- Types of arbitration (Institutional vs. Ad hoc)
- Difference between arbitration, conciliation, mediation and negotiation
UNIT II — Arbitration Agreement
- Meaning and essentials of a valid arbitration agreement
- Nature, form, and scope of arbitration agreement
- Legal effects of an arbitration agreement
- Reference to arbitration by courts
UNIT III — Arbitral Tribunal
- Composition of arbitral tribunal
- Appointment of arbitrators and eligibility
- Jurisdiction and powers of arbitrators
- Grounds and procedure for challenging an arbitrator
- Procedure and conduct of arbitral proceedings
- Interim measures by courts and tribunal
UNIT IV — Arbitral Award
- Making of award and termination of proceedings
- Form and content of award
- Correction & interpretation of award
- Grounds for setting aside an award
- Finality and enforcement of arbitral awards
- Appeals against arbitral decisions
UNIT V — Foreign Awards & International Arbitration
- Enforcement of foreign awards
- New York Convention awards
- Geneva Convention awards
- Introduction to international arbitration institutions
UNIT VI — Conciliation
- Meaning, definitions and objectives of conciliation
- Appointment, role and powers of conciliators
- Conciliation procedures and stages
- Settlement agreements and their legal effect
- Termination of conciliation proceedings
- Interaction with judicial or arbitral proceedings
UNIT VII — Allied & Contemporary Topics
- Code of ethics for arbitrators and conciliators
- Recognition and role of Indian arbitration bodies (e.g., Indian Council of Arbitration)
- Alternate settlement systems (e.g., Lok Adalats)
- Negotiation skills in ADR