Will arbitration deadline change if arbitrator is substituted midway? Gujarat High Court asks

The Gujarat High Court has raised concerns about deadlines in arbitration cases, particularly when arbitrators are substituted midway through proceedings. A query was posed regarding whether such substitutions automatically reset the arbitration deadlines. This query emerged in a case where the arbitrator was replaced, but the original deadline was maintained. The court observed that legislative clarity is required to address this procedural gap, as it could affect the fairness and efficiency of arbitration proceedings.