High Court Which Appointed Arbitrator U/S 11(6) Of Arbitration Act Cannot Be Classified As “Court” U/S 42: Himachal Pradesh HC

The Himachal Pradesh High Court clarified that an arbitrator appointed under Section 116 of the Arbitration Act is not classified as a court. The court made this distinction to avoid confusion over jurisdictional matters. The ruling emphasized that arbitration tribunals have a separate legal standing from the judiciary, and their powers are restricted to the scope defined within the Arbitration Act. This clarification is essential for determining which body has the authority over arbitration-related disputes, helping in the proper understanding of the legal framework for arbitration.