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    Question

    What is the time limit for making an arbitral award in

    matters other than international commercial arbitration, and what is the provision for international commercial arbitration?
    A The arbitral tribunal must make an award in all cases within six months from the date of commencement of arbitration Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The arbitral tribunal must issue awards in all cases within twelve months from the date of the first hearing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C There is no time limit for arbitral awards in either domestic or international commercial arbitration Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D For international commercial arbitration, awards must be made within six months, and for domestic matters, no specific time limit applies Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Awards in domestic arbitration must be made within 12 months from the completion of pleadings, while international arbitration aims for the same timeline Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Section 29A.Time  limit  for  arbitral  award.—(1)The  award  in  matters  other  than  international commercial  arbitration  shall  be  made  by  the  arbitral  tribunal  within  a  period  of  twelve months from the date of completion of pleadings under sub-section (4) of section 23:Provided that the award in the matter of international commercial arbitration may be made as expeditiously as possible and endeavor may be made to dispose of the matter within a period of twelve months from the date of completion of pleadings under sub-section (4) of section 23.

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