Section 55 Arbitration Act Explained: Challenge of Arbitral Award | Nyaya

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What does Section 55 of Arbitration Act say?

An arbitral award may also be challenged after it has been made on the ground mentioned in the first proviso to sub-section (14) of section 30, if the party making the application was under some disability, or if the award was induced or affected by some fraud or corruption, or if there was any misconduct or prejudice, on the part of the arbitrator, in the conduct of the reference.

Indian StandardSection 55, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Bluebook (21st ed.)Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, § 55 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 55 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

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What is Section 55 of Arbitration Act?

Section 55 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act) defines and regulates "Challenge of Arbitral Award". The section states: An arbitral award may also be challenged after it has been made on the ground mentioned in the first proviso to sub-section (14) of section 30, if the party making the application ...

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