Model Clause for Arbitration
Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with this contract, including any question as to its existence, validity, interpretation, performance, breach or termination, shall be finally resolved by arbitration administered by the MediateGuru Dispute Resolution Centre (“MDRC”) in accordance with the MDRC Arbitration Rules then in force, subject to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and mandatory law. The seat of arbitration shall be [insert city], India. The tribunal shall consist of [one/three] arbitrator(s), appointed in accordance with the MDRC Arbitration Rules. The language of the arbitration shall be [insert language]. This contract and the arbitration agreement shall be governed by [insert governing law]. The tribunal shall have the power to rule on its own jurisdiction. The parties may seek interim or emergency relief from the tribunal or any court of competent jurisdiction, as permitted by law. The award shall be final and binding on the parties.