https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=309656 The appeal challenging the appointment of a retired Chief Justice as an arbitrator by the Patna High Court due to delays in arbitration proceedings and failure to pass awards for disputes arising from two contracts was dismissed. The High Court's decision was upheld, emphasizing the importance of professionalism in arbitration and the court's duty to ensure the efficacy of the arbitration process. Recent judgments support the forfeiture of a party's right to appoint an arbitrator once court proceedings have commenced under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. The dismissal of the appeal without costs was justified by the exceptional circumstances and the need to facilitate the arbitration process effectively. en-us Wed, 13 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:46:08 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=309656 The appeal challenging the appointment of a retired Chief Justice as an arbitrator by the Patna High Court due to delays in arbitration proceedings and failure to pass awards for disputes arising from two contracts was dismissed. The High Court's decision was upheld, emphasizing the importance of professionalism in arbitration and the court's duty to ensure the efficacy of the arbitration process. Recent judgments support the forfeiture of a party's right to appoint an arbitrator once court proceedings have commenced under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. The dismissal of the appeal without costs was justified by the exceptional circumstances and the need to facilitate the arbitration process effectively. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 13 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=309656