Section 10: Number of arbitrators

Q: What does Section 10 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) deal with?

Section 10 A&C Act pertains to "Number of arbitrators". It is part of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 10 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) governs number of arbitrators.

Q: Is Section 10 A&C Act still in force?

Yes, Section 10 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 10 A&C Act?

धारा 10 A&C Act is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 10 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Section 10 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) governs number of arbitrators.

Q: What is Dhara 10 A&C Act?

Dhara 10 A&C Act is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 10 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 10 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act) governs number of arbitrators.

Q: How to cite Section 10 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996?

Cite as: "Section 10, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, 1996, § 10 (India).

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Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Chapter II — Part I — Composition of Arbitral Tribunal (Sections 10–15)

Section 10

Number of arbitrators

The parties are free to determine the number of arbitrators, provided that such number shall not be an even number.
Failing the determination referred to in sub-section (1), the arbitral tribunal shall consist of a sole arbitrator.

Related Sections

§9

Interim measures etc. by Court

A&C Act

§11

Appointment of arbitrators

A&C Act

§12

Grounds for challenge

Failure or impossibility to act

A&C Act

§15

Termination of mandate and substitution of arbitrator

A&C Act

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Table of Contents

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Chapter II — Part I — Composition of Arbitral Tribunal (Sections 10–15)

Section 10

Number of arbitrators

The parties are free to determine the number of arbitrators, provided that such number shall not be an even number.
Failing the determination referred to in sub-section (1), the arbitral tribunal shall consist of a sole arbitrator.