Multiple choice

Which of the following is not an essential condition for an arbitration agreement as per Section 7 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996?

  1. The agreement must be registered.

  2. The agreement must be to submit to arbitration all or certain disputes which have arisen or which may arise in respect of a defined legal relationship whether contractual or not.

  3. The arbitration agreement must be in writing.

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Section 7 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 requires only two essential conditions: the agreement must be in writing, and it must cover disputes arising from a defined legal relationship. Registration is NOT a requirement for a valid arbitration agreement under Indian law.

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