The Conundrum of the Limitation for Section 11 Arbitration Petitions – Amendment Bill Seeks to Resolve
by Bhavya Shukla*, Yogendra Aldak** and Tamanna Sharma***
Appointment of Arbitrators
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.
The Pendulum Swings Again — Supreme Court Circumscribes the Referral Court’s Powers Under Arbitration Law
by Ameya Gokhale* and Renjith Nair**
Panel Paradox: A Closer Look at Arbitrator Appointments from Interested Party Panels
by Abhisaar Bairagi*, Milind Sharma** and Ausaf Ayyub***
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.
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Uttaranchal High Court: The Division Bench of Raghvendra Singh Chauhan, CJ., and Alok Kumar Verma, J., decided over a petition which was
Have you been empanelled?
by Pooja Chakrabarti* and Kunal Dey**