01 November 2021, Monday

3 years ago

Court’s power to appoint an arbitrator cannot be hedged by a party’s panel: Delhi High Court

13 September 2021 | HS Oberoi Buildtech (P) Ltd. v. Mahamaya Infrastructure (P) Ltd. | ARB.P. 543/2021| C Hari Shankar J | Delhi High Court | 2021 SCC OnLine Del 4384

The Delhi High Court has observed that the power of the Court to appoint an arbitrator, under Section 11(6) ACA, cannot be “hedged” by any panel of arbitrators suggested by any party. Once Section 11(6) ACA applies, the Court must appoint an arbitrator, as per its best judgment.

Read the decision here.

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