On Recusal Of Arbitrator Appointed By Court U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act, Substitute Arbitrator Can Be Appointed U/S 15(2): Uttarakhand HC

The Uttarakhand High Court ruled that a previously appointed arbitrator can be replaced by the court under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, when necessary. The case involved a request for recusal of an arbitrator, and the court upheld that a substitute arbitrator could be appointed in such cases. The ruling reinforces the court’s authority to ensure fairness in arbitration proceedings and the principle that the arbitrator’s impartiality is crucial. This decision clarifies the procedure for replacing an arbitrator under the Arbitration Act, ensuring the integrity of the process.