Delhi High Court Ruling on Arbitrator Removal
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a mere allegation of corruption against an arbitrator is not sufficient grounds for their removal.
In the case of National Highway Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) v NSPR VKJ JV & Ors, Justice Jyoti Singh stated that terminating an arbitrator's mandate based on an unverified complaint would be contrary to Section 14 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
...arbitration framework demands a delicate balance between fairness and integrity on one side and unwarranted removal of Arbitrators on unverified and uncorroborated allegations, on the other.
This ruling highlights the importance of balancing fairness and integrity in the arbitration process.
Author's summary: Delhi High Court sets precedent for arbitrator removal.