The Arbitration Act by Raja Said Akbar Khan - PLD Publishers

"The Arbitration Act" by Raja Said Akbar Khan is the authoritative and comprehensive commentary on Pakistan's primary domestic arbitration law. Published by PLD Publishers, this book is an essential reference for legal practitioners, judges, arbitrators, corporate counsels, and law students seeking a deep understanding of the Act's provisions and their judicial interpretation . Multan Kitab Ghar

The Arbitration Act

Key Features

✅ Section-wise Commentary: Provides detailed, clause-by-clause explanation of the entire Arbitration Act .
✅ Comprehensive Coverage: Covers all key aspects of the Act, including:

• Chapter I: Preliminary – Short title, extent, and definitions.

• Chapter II: Arbitration without Intervention of a Court – Provisions for arbitration agreements and the appointment of arbitrators without court involvement.

• Chapter III: Arbitration with Intervention of a Court – The process for court-referred arbitration.

• Chapter IV: Arbitration in Suits – Arbitration in pending court suits.

• Chapter V: General – Powers of court, enforcement of awards, and appeals.

• Chapter VI: Repeals and Savings.
  ✅ Interpretation of Key Concepts: Explains the scope of Section 20 (reference to arbitration), Section 30 (setting aside an award), Section 33 (challenging the existence/validity of an agreement), and the grounds for challenging an award, including arbitrator misconduct and award being contrary to law .
  ✅ Judicial Precedent Integration: Discusses landmark judgments from the Supreme Court and High Courts of Pakistan to illustrate the application of legal principles .
  ✅ Multiple Editions Available: The text has been published in several editions, including a 2012 edition and a more recent 2019 edition, ensuring it remains a relevant and updated resource .
  ✅ Authoritative Authorship: Raja Said Akbar Khan is a renowned legal scholar in Pakistan, known for his contributions to legal literature .
  ✅ Practical Utility: Indispensable for lawyers and law firms handling arbitration matters, corporate legal departments, and the judiciary.
  ✅ Student-Friendly: Written in clear, accessible English, making it ideal for LLB and LLM students preparing for their exams and for understanding practical arbitration law.