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    Question

    Which of the following is NOT a procedural requirement

    for successfully invoking Section 8 for court referral to arbitration? 
    A The applicant must file the application before the first statement on the substance is made Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A copy of the original arbitration agreement or certified copy must be produced to the court Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The applicant must demonstrate that all other dispute resolution mechanisms have been exhausted Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The defendant/respondent must not deny the existence of the arbitration agreement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The dispute must fall within the scope of the arbitration agreement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 8 does not require exhaustion of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms before invoking arbitration. Once a valid arbitration agreement exists covering the dispute, Section 8 becomes operative automatically. However, Section 8(5) does provide essential procedural conditions: (i) application must be timely; (ii) a copy of the original or certified arbitration agreement must be produced; and (iii) the court must prima facie find that a valid agreement exists. The Supreme Court in Agri Gold Exims emphasized that when an arbitration agreement of wide amplitude exists covering any disputes, Section 8 is peremptory in nature.

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