Section 87 Arbitration Act Explained: Appointment of arbitrator by the Chief Justice or by another judge | Nyaya

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What does Section 87 of Arbitration Act say?

Where the Chief Justice or any other judge of the Supreme Court or of a High Court is satisfied that a person to be appointed as an arbitrator has declined to act, or is unable to act, or is dead or has become incapable of acting, or is mentally or physically incapable of acting, or is guilty of any misconduct or neglect of duty, the Chief Justice or such judge may, on the application of any party, appoint another person to act as an arbitrator.

Indian StandardSection 87, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Bluebook (21st ed.)Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, § 87 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 87 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

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What is Section 87 of Arbitration Act?

Section 87 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act) defines and regulates "Appointment of arbitrator by the Chief Justice or by another judge". The section states: Where the Chief Justice or any other judge of the Supreme Court or of a High Court is satisfied that a person to be appointed as an arbitrator has declined to act, or is unable to ...

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