The Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1996 stands as a pivotal legislation governing domestic arbitration proceedings in India. However, recognizing the need for reforms and to bolster the country's stance as a favorable destination for commercial dispute resolution, significant amendments were introduced in 2015 and 2019 to modernize the arbitration framework.

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In 2015, the Indian government took proactive steps to enhance the arbitration landscape by introducing the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill in Parliament. This move aimed to promote arbitration as the primary mode of settling commercial disputes and to elevate India's status as an international hub for commercial arbitration. To expedite this reform, the President of India promulgated an Ordinance, known as The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Ordinance in October 2015. This ordinance sought to amend and refine the existing Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1996, emphasizing efficiency and efficacy in arbitration proceedings.

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The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, endorsed amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Bill in 2015, signifying the government's commitment to overhauling the arbitration framework. These amendments were envisioned to streamline and align India's arbitration practices with global standards, aiming for expeditious resolution of commercial disputes and instilling greater confidence in the arbitration process among domestic and international stakeholders.

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Overall, these legislative amendments underscore India's proactive approach in revamping its arbitration laws, with a concerted effort to modernize and enhance the arbitration and conciliation framework. These reforms were geared towards fostering a conducive environment for commercial dispute resolution, both domestically and on the global stage, thereby positioning India as an attractive destination for arbitration proceedings.

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