Disqualification of arbitrator with an interest in outcome of dispute: Kerala HC Ruling

Groupl Services Private Limited Vs Dr. Sunil Vsudevan (Kerala High Court) Kerala High Court’s ruling in the case of Groupl Services Private Limited vs. Dr. Sunil Vsudevan revolves around a petition filed under Section 14(2) read with Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The petitioner sought termination of the mandate of the 1st respondent, who was appointed as the sole arbitrator in a dispute between the petitioner and the 2nd respondent, and substitution with an independent and impartial arbitrator. The dispute arose from an agreement between the petitioner, a c...