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Corporate Law | Unilateral Arbitrator Appointment Invalid Without Mandatory Disclosure: Delhi HC
3 Nov 2026, 9:29 pm IST · Xecute.finance News Desk
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The Delhi High Court held that unilateral arbitrator appointments are invalid if the appointed person fails to provide mandatory disclosures regarding independence. This ruling underscores transparency obligations within commercial arbitration procedures.
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Unilateral Arbitrator Appointment Invalid Without Mandatory Disclosure: Delhi HC Transparency in dispute resolution protects commercial parties from hidden biases that could impair the objectivity of an arbitral tribunal.
Statutory mandates require appointed individuals to formally disclose any circumstances likely to give rise to justifiable doubts regarding their independence. Legal advisers and corporate compliance teams must audit existing contract templates, verify arbitrator disclosures, and ensure mutual consent in appointment clauses.
Watch for further judicial interpretations and advise corporate clients accordingly.
Source: taxguru.in
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