Section 34
Power to stay legal proceedings where there is an arbitration agreement
Act: Arbitration Act 1940
💡 Section Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
| Statute Name | Arbitration Act 1940 |
| Section Identifier | 34 |
| Provision Title | Power to stay legal proceedings where there is an arbitration agreement |
Quick Q&A خلاصہ:
Q1: What does Section 34 of Arbitration Act 1940 cover?
It covers: "Power to stay legal proceedings where there is an arbitration agreement". You can read the full text of the provisions on this page.
Q2: Are there court cases citing Section 34?
Yes, related judicial decisions citing this section are indexed in the "Citing Judgments" section.
Section Provisions
CHAPTER V THE ARBITRATION ACT, 1940 (X OF 1940) [11 March, 1940] An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Arbitration. WHERE it is expedient to consolidate and amend. the law relating to arbitration in Pakistan. It is hereby enacted as follows:‑ CHAPTER V GENERAL 34. Power to stay legal proceedings where there is an arbitration agreement. Where any party to an arbitration agreement or any person claiming under him commences any legal proceedings against any other party to the agreement or any person claiming under him in respect of any matter agreed to be referred, any party to such legal proceedings may, apply to the judicial authority before which the proceedings are pending to stay the proceedings, and if satisfied that there in no sufficient reason why the matter should not be referred in accordance with the arbitration agreement and that the applicant was, at the time when the proceedings were commenced, and still remains, ready and willing to do all things necessary, to the proper conduct of the arbitration such authority may make an order staying the proceedings.
How to cite this provision:
Section 34 of Arbitration Act 1940 ("Power to stay legal proceedings where there is an arbitration agreement"), Pakistan Law Portal, available at: https://paklawportal.com/statute/section/141734