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Can the High Court appoint an arbitrator?
In eligible domestic arbitrations, Section 11 provides for appointment through the High Court or applicable designated mechanism. Certain international commercial cases involve the Supreme Court instead.
Written by
Advocate Amardeep Jaiswal
Advocate, High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur
Key points
- Can the High Court appoint an arbitrator?
- Direct answer In eligible domestic arbitrations, Section 11 provides for appointment through the High Court or applicable designated mechanism.
- Certain international commercial cases involve the Supreme Court instead.
Detailed analysis
Understanding law and procedure
Can the High Court appoint an arbitrator?
Direct answer
In eligible domestic arbitrations, Section 11 provides for appointment through the High Court or applicable designated mechanism. Certain international commercial cases involve the Supreme Court instead.
Legal position and important distinctions
Failure of the contractual appointment procedure is a threshold issue.
Section 11 is generally about constitution, not final adjudication of debt.
How the situation works in practice
- Seat and jurisdiction provisions require careful reading.
- Supply records concerning agreement existence and candidate ineligibility.
Practical next steps
- Document notice, nomination attempts and the clause.
- Prepare the petition under the competent court's rules.
- After appointment, present the merits before the tribunal.
Avoid this common mistake
Not every arbitration claim begins with a High Court Section 11 petition.
Official legal source and disclaimer
India Code — Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
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About the author
Advocate Amardeep Jaiswal
Advocate, High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur।
Publishes informational articles on Indian law, judicial decisions and practical legal issues.
Editorial note: Analysis and commentary reflect the author’s understanding and opinion. Law, facts and judicial developments may change; check primary sources and your own circumstances before acting.