Section 58 Arbitration Act Explained: Failure or impossibility to act | Nyaya

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What does Section 58 of Arbitration Act say?

If an arbitrator fails or refuses to act or if circumstances stand in the way of the arbitrator acting, any party may, in accordance with sub-section (2), apply to the arbitral tribunal to appoint a substitute arbitrator. The arbitral tribunal shall, within thirty days from the date of the application, appoint a substitute arbitrator. Where the arbitral tribunal is unable to act, any party may, in accordance with sub-section (2), apply to the Chief Justice or any other person authorized by him to appoint a substitute arbitral tribunal. The Chief Justice or the other person so authorized shall, within thirty days from the date of the application, appoint a substitute arbitral tribunal.

Indian StandardSection 58, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Bluebook (21st ed.)Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, § 58 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 58 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

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What is Section 58 of Arbitration Act?

Section 58 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act) defines and regulates "Failure or impossibility to act". The section states: If an arbitrator fails or refuses to act or if circumstances stand in the way of the arbitrator acting, any party may, in accordance with sub-section (2), apply to the arbitral tri...

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