The Arbitration and Conciliation ACT

S. No.List of DoctrinesMeaningSection Number/Topic
 1Coram Non JudiceBefore one who is not a judgeSection 11
 2Principle of kompetenz-kompetenzAn arbitral tribunal is empowered and has the competence to rule on its own jurisdiction, including determining all jurisdictional issues, and the existence or validity of an arbitration agreement.Section 16
 3Ex Aequo Et bonoOf equity and goodSection 28
 4Arbitrium est judiciumAn award is a judgmentSection 36
 5Principle of ConfidentialityThe conciliator and the parties are required to keep all matters ‘close to their chest’ and relating to the conciliation proceedings.Section 75