Power Of Courts To Substitute Arbitrator Under Section 29A(6) Essentially To Further Intent Of Section 29A: Delhi High court

The Delhi High Court clarified the legal position regarding the substitution of an arbitrator under Section 29A(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. The court ruled that the time frame for arbitration continues from the original date, even if the arbitrator is substituted. The judgment is crucial for arbitration proceedings, as it ensures that parties cannot use the substitution of arbitrators to unduly delay the process.