In June 2023, the Government of India set up an expert panel to recomm

In June 2023, the Government of India set up an expert panel to recommend reforms in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 with an aim to reduce the burden on courts. The Committee is headed by who among the following ?

The incumbent Attorney General of India
The incumbent Law Secretary
A former Law Secretary
A retired Chief Justice of India
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2023
In June 2023, the Government of India constituted an expert committee to review the institutional arbitration and conciliation mechanisms in the country and recommend reforms to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
– The committee was headed by Mr. T. K. Vishwanathan.
– T. K. Vishwanathan is a former Union Law Secretary.
– The committee’s mandate included proposing reforms to make India a hub for domestic and international arbitration.
The committee submitted its report in January 2024, recommending various amendments to the Act to streamline processes, reduce delays, and enhance party autonomy while ensuring judicial efficiency.