HC refuses to interfere in arbitral process- Dismisses writ challenging appointment of arbitrator

Subramaniyan N.N Vs. Anwar. C.K (Kerala High Court) Sub-section (2) of Section 13 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 lays down the procedure to challenge the appointment of an arbitrator. True, sub-section (4) of Section 13 provides that if such a challenge is not successful, the arbitral tribunal shall continue the arbitral proceedings and make an arbitral award. Sub-section (5) of Section 13, however, clarifies that where an arbitral award is made under sub-section (4), the party challenging the arbitrator is free to make an application for setting aside the arbitral award in acco...