Synopsis
Arbitration is business and contract agonistic and the benefits of having one in our contracts can be immense.
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Arbitration clause is easy to follow and a fast track optional substitute to the court system.
A business contract is the foundation of a commercial relationship and also sets the guiding principles for operations. Yet, commercial relationships often run into choppy waters. In recent times, Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms have found favour in the commercial-legal ecosystem to adjudicate on grievances in commercial relationships. Arbitration has emerged as the preferred mode of ADR.
Laws, like the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, have also been strengthened and amended multiple times to suit the requirements and address ambiguities in earlier versions. Since arbitration has become an important word for entrepreneurs, Manoj K Singh, Founder Partner of Singh & Associates, spoke to ET online about the importance of having an arbitration clause in contracts and how it can make life easier for ever business.