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Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Section 37

Challenge of Arbitrators

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  • Provision: Section 37 of Arbitration Act
  • Act: Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
  • Classification: arbitration
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 37 of Arbitration Act say?

An arbitrator or umpire may be challenged by either party if circumstances exist that give rise to justifiable doubts as to the arbitrator's or umpire's impartiality or independence. A party may challenge an arbitrator or umpire by giving notice in writing to the other party of its intention to make the challenge. The notice shall state the reasons for the challenge. The arbitral tribunal shall hear the challenge and make an award in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Where the arbitral tribunal is unable to continue with the arbitration, the Chief Justice or a Judge authorized by him shall appoint a new arbitrator or umpire. Where the Chief Justice or the Judge authorized by him is unable to make the appointment, the new arbitrator or umpire shall be appointed by the Supreme Court.

Indian StandardSection 37, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Bluebook (21st ed.)Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, § 37 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
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What is Section 37 of Arbitration Act?

Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act) defines and regulates "Challenge of Arbitrators". The section states: An arbitrator or umpire may be challenged by either party if circumstances exist that give rise to justifiable doubts as to the arbitrator's or umpire's impartiality or independenc...

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