Parties Cannot Assume Arbitrator Disqualification Without Allowing Rebuttal: HC

Pawan Sahni & others Vs Satish Sharma & others (Himachal Pradesh High Court) In the case of Pawan Sahni & others vs. Satish Sharma & others, Himachal Pradesh High Court addressed allegations under Section 14 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The applicants sought termination of the 5th respondent’s mandate as an arbitrator due to alleged personal relationship bias. This article delves into the detailed analysis of the judgment and its implications. The application under Section 14 questioned the integrity of the arbitrator, citing a perceived personal relatio...