History Of Arbitration

The history of arbitration can be traced back to ancient times and includes the following notable events: Ancient Greece In Greek mythology, arbitration was used when Juno, Pallas Athene, and Venus could not agree on who was the most beautiful.  Philip II of Macedonia, father of Alexander the Great, also used arbitration to resolve territorial disputes.   Native Americans Before colonization, Native Americans used arbitration to resolve disputes between and within tribes.   Massachusetts In 1632, Massachusetts passed laws supporting arbitration.   India The Bengal Regulation Act of 1772 was the first modern arbitration law in India.  It was enacted after parties successfully resolved disputes by choosing a tribunal.   England The English Arbitration Act of 1899 was the basis for India's first codified arbitration law, the Arbitration Act of 1899.   India's arbitration law The Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1996 consolidated India's arbitration law...