Question

Which is the incorrect statement: The High Court before appointing an arbitrator, shall have due regard to _____________.

• A. qualifications required of the arbitrators by the agreement of the parties
• B. nationality of the arbitrator
• C. other considerations which are likely to secure the appointment of an impartial arbitrator
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

nationality of the arbitrator

Under The Arbitration and Conciliation Act,1996

Section 11: Appointment of arbitrators.

Section 11(8): The Chief Justice or the person or institution designated by him, in appointing arbitrator, shall have due regard to-

• any qualifications required of the arbitrator by the agreement of the parties and
• other considerations as are likely to secure the appointment of an independent and impartial arbitrator.