Delhi High Court Stays Arbitral Awards Due To Unilateral Appointment Of Arbitrator

The Delhi High Court stayed several arbitral awards on the grounds that the appointment of the arbitrator was done unilaterally by one party, violating principles of impartiality. The court emphasized that unilateral appointments can jeopardize the fairness of the arbitration process, making the awards subject to legal scrutiny. This case reaffirms the importance of mutual agreement in the appointment of arbitrators to ensure unbiased dispute resolution.