Number of Arbitrators

Section 5 of Arbitration Act

Last Updated: 2022-07-10

Sub-Section 1

The number of arbitrators is as specified in the agreement. In case the agreement does not specify the number of arbitrators, there shall ordinarily be three arbitrators.



Sub-Section 2

In case the number of arbitrators appointed under the agreement is an even one, it shall be turned into an odd one by designating an additional arbitrator chosen by them.



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