Section 53 Arbitration Act Explained: Failure or impossibility of appointing an Arbitrator | Nyaya

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What does Section 53 of Arbitration Act say?

If the parties have not made an appointment of an arbitrator under section 11, or if the arbitrator appointed under that section fails to act or continues to act after his resignation or removal, or if any arbitrator withdraws from his office, the Court may, on the application of any party, appoint an arbitrator or, if the matter has been referred to a sole arbitrator, appoint another sole arbitrator in his place.

Indian StandardSection 53, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Bluebook (21st ed.)Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, § 53 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 53 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

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What is Section 53 of Arbitration Act?

Section 53 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act) defines and regulates "Failure or impossibility of appointing an Arbitrator". The section states: If the parties have not made an appointment of an arbitrator under section 11, or if the arbitrator appointed under that section fails to act or continues to act after his resignat...

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