Number of arbitrators (1) The parties are free to determine the number of arbitrators, provided that such number shall not be an even number. (2) Failing the determination referred to in sub-section (1), the arbitral Tribunal shall consist of a sole arbitrator.
Interim measures, etc., by Court [(1)] A party may, before, or during arbitral proceedings or at any time after the making of the arbitral award but before it is enforced in accordance with section 36, apply to a Court— (i) for the appointment of a guardian for a minor or person of unsound mind for
Arbitration agreemen (1) In this Part, “arbitration agreement” means an agreement by the parties to submit to arbitration all or certain disputes which have arisen or which may arise between them in respect of a defined legal relationship, whether contractual or not. (2) An arbitration agreement may be in the form of an arbitration clause
Administrative assistance In order to facilitate the conduct of the arbitral proceedings, the parties, or the arbitral Tribunal with the consent of the parties, may arrange for administrative assistance by a suitable institution or person.
Extent of judicial intervention Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, in matters governed by this Part, no judicial authority shall intervene except where so provided in this Part.
Waiver of right to object A party who knows that— (a) any provision of this Part from which the parties may derogate, or (b) any requirement under the arbitration agreement, has not been complied with and yet proceeds with the arbitration without stating his objection to such non-compliance without undue delay or, if
Receipt of written communications (1) Unless otherwise agreed by the parties,— (a) any written communication is deemed to have been received if it is delivered to the addressee personally or at his place of business, habitual residence or mailing address, and (b) if none of the places referred to in clause (a) can
Definitions (1) In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) “arbitration” means any arbitration whether or not administered by permanent arbitral institution; (b) “arbitration agreement” means an agreement referred to in section 7; (c) “arbitral award” includes an interim award; [(ca) “arbitral institution” means an arbitral institution designated by the
Short title, extent and commencement (1) This Act may be called the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. (2) It extends to the whole of India : [***] [Explanation.—In this sub-section, the expression “international commercial conciliation” shall have the same meaning as the expression “international commercial arbitration” in clause (f) of sub-section (1) of section 2,