September 12, 2026

Section 43A – Arbitration Act: Definitions (Arbitration Council of India)

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — back to Table of Contents

Part IA (Sections 43A–43M) was inserted by the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2019, but only came into force on 12 October 2023 via Notification No. S.O. 4486(E).

PART IA — ARBITRATION COUNCIL OF INDIA

Section 43A. Definitions

In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires,—

  • (a) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Arbitration Council of India appointed under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 43C;
  • (b) “Council” means the Arbitration Council of India established under section 43B;
  • (c) “Member” means a Member of the Council and includes the Chairperson.