Section 70 Arbitration Act Explained: Challenge of arbitrator | Nyaya

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What does Section 70 of Arbitration Act say?

Where a party makes an application to the court to challenge an arbitrator, the court shall, after giving due notice to the parties, hear the parties and make an order. The court may, on the application of a party, remove an arbitrator from office if it is satisfied that the arbitrator is unable to perform his functions or is acting in a manner that is prejudicial to the proper conduct of the proceedings. The court may, on the application of a party, remove an arbitrator from office if it is satisfied that the arbitrator has been guilty of misconduct or has been guilty of any other default. The court may, on the application of a party, remove an arbitrator from office if it is satisfied that the arbitrator has failed to comply with the provisions of this Act.

Indian StandardSection 70, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Bluebook (21st ed.)Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, § 70 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 70 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

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What is Section 70 of Arbitration Act?

Section 70 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act) defines and regulates "Challenge of arbitrator". The section states: Where a party makes an application to the court to challenge an arbitrator, the court shall, after giving due notice to the parties, hear the parties and make an order. The court m...

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