Appointment of Arbitrators Archives

Arbitration in 2024: Landmark Rulings and Key Takeaways

From the High Court’s clarification of the definition of “court” under the Arbitration Act to the Supreme Court’s recommendation for Parliament to introduce an amendment defining a specific limitation period for the appointment of arbitrators, several key rulings have shaped the arbitration landscape. This piece highlights the notable arbitration cases of 2024.

Powers of Referral Courts in Arbitration

Experts Corner Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas

The Pendulum Swings Again — Supreme Court Circumscribes the Referral Court’s Powers Under Arbitration Law

by Ameya Gokhale* and Renjith Nair**

Op Eds OP. ED.

Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation, Act, 1996 — Jurisdiction of Courts to Appoint Arbitrator — Scope Should be Limited to Name the Arbitrator

by Justice Vineet Kothari*

Experts Corner Khaitan & Co

Panel Paradox: A Closer Look at Arbitrator Appointments from Interested Party Panels

by Abhisaar Bairagi*, Milind Sharma** and Ausaf Ayyub***

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court appoints sole arbitrator despite clause specifying two arbitrators; Upholds parties’ intention to arbitrate

The Court noted Arbitration agreement specifying an even number of arbitrators cannot be a ground to render the arbitration agreement invalid. Appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) petition.

Case Briefs High Courts

Utt HC| Degree of M.A. in Public Administration equivalent to a degree of M.A. in Political Science as per UGC; UKPSC directed to consider candidature for appointment as Assistant Professor

Uttaranchal High Court: The Division Bench of Raghvendra Singh Chauhan, CJ., and Alok Kumar Verma, J., decided over a petition which was

Op Eds OP. ED.

Have you been empanelled?

by Pooja Chakrabarti* and Kunal Dey**