The Recognition and Enforcement (Arbitration Agreement and Foreign Arbitral) Act, 2011

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WHEREAS, it is expedient to provide for the recognition and enforcement of arbitration agreements and foreign arbitral awards pursuant to the said Convention and for matters connected therewith; It is hereby enacted as follows:⸻

• Section 1: Short title, extent, application and commencement.⸻(1) This Act may be called the
• Section 2: Definitions .⸻ In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, ⸻
• Section 3: Jurisdiction of Court.⸻ (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the
• Section 4: Enforcement of arbitration agreements
• Section 5: Furnishing of documents.⸻(1) The party applying for recognition and enforcement of
• Section 6: Enforcement of foreign arbitral award.⸻(1) Unless the Court pursuant to section 7,
• Section 7: Unenforceable foreign arbitral awards.⸻ The recognition and enforcement of a foreign
• Section 8: Inconsistency. ⸻ In the event of any inconsistency between this Act and the Convention,
• Section 9: Powers to make Rules. The Federal Government may, by notification in the official
• Section 10: Repeal and saving.⸻(1) The Arbitration (Protocol and Convention) Act, 1937 (VI of
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