Arbitrator Ineligibility under Section 12(5) did not justify Article 136 interference; Special Leave Petition was dismissed.

Interference under Article 136 was sought despite the admitted ineligibility of the arbitrator under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Supreme Court did not find a basis to disturb the matter in these circumstances and dismissed the Special Leave Petition; the pending application was also disposed of.

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Issues: Whether interference was warranted under Article 136 of the Constitution of India in view of the admitted ineligibility of the arbitrator under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

Outcome: The Special Leave Petition was dismissed and the pending application stood disposed of.

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