The question (12 marks)
Discuss the process of appointment of arbitrators under section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the leading decision on the nature of that power, and the changes made to the section by amendment. (12 marks)
MU Module II, appointment of arbitrators; pack ch. 02, ss. 10-11 and SBP & Co.; quick reference 4, s. 11 caution.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 2 · The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: Domestic Arbitration of Practical Training – II: Alternate Dispute Resolution.
Authorities you will need
- Arbitration and Conciliation Act
- SBP & Co. v. Patel Engineering Ltd.
- Narayan Prasad Lohia v. Nikunj Kumar Lohia
- Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act
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