FULL INSTITUTIONAL RULEBOOK (ARTICLE-BY-ARTICLE STRUCTURE)

FULL INSTITUTIONAL RULEBOOK (ARTICLE-BY-ARTICLE STRUCTURE)

Below is a comprehensive structural framework.

ARTICLE 1 – Scope of Application

Applies where parties agree to arbitration under Indo-US Arbitration Hub Rules.

ARTICLE 2 – Definitions

Defines:

  • Arbitration Agreement

  • Tribunal

  • Secretariat

  • Court

  • Award

  • Emergency Arbitrator

ARTICLE 3 – Notice of Arbitration

Requirements:

  • Statement of claim

  • Arbitration agreement

  • Relief sought

  • Filing fee

ARTICLE 4 – Response to Notice

30-day response timeline.

ARTICLE 5 – Prima Facie Jurisdiction Review

Court determines existence of arbitration agreement.

ARTICLE 6 – Constitution of Tribunal

  • Sole or three arbitrators

  • Appointment procedure

  • Default appointment by Court

ARTICLE 7 – Independence and Impartiality

Written declaration required.

ARTICLE 8 – Challenge of Arbitrator

  • 15-day timeline

  • Decided by Court

  • Written reasons provided

ARTICLE 9 – Replacement of Arbitrator

ARTICLE 10 – Transmission of File

ARTICLE 11 – Terms of Reference (Optional ICC-Style Feature)

Defines:

  • Issues in dispute

  • Relief sought

  • Procedural timetable

ARTICLE 12 – Case Management Conference

Mandatory within 30 days of constitution.

ARTICLE 13 – Written Submissions

ARTICLE 14 – Evidence and Hearings

Hybrid and digital allowed.

ARTICLE 15 – Interim Measures

Tribunal authority confirmed.

ARTICLE 16 – Emergency Arbitrator

  • Appointment within 48 hours

  • Decision within 14 days

ARTICLE 17 – Expedited Procedure

Automatic for disputes below threshold.

ARTICLE 18 – Consolidation & Joinder

Court authority.

ARTICLE 19 – Closing of Proceedings

ARTICLE 20 – Award

  • Time limits

  • Majority decisions

  • Reasoned award

  • Electronic signing permitted

ARTICLE 21 – Scrutiny of Award

Mandatory review by Court.

ARTICLE 22 – Costs

Tribunal discretion.

ARTICLE 23 – Confidentiality

Strict confidentiality.

ARTICLE 24 – Limitation of Liability

Institution not liable except for willful misconduct.

ARTICLE 25 – Governing Law of Arbitration

Seat governs procedural law.

ARTICLE 26 – Amendment of Rules

Council authority.