Question

A dispute arises between ABC Ltd. and XYZ Pvt. Ltd. regarding arbitration. Parties fail to agree on arbitrator. Which provision of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 applies?

• A. Court appoints arbitrator under Section 11
• B. Parties must mutually select an arbitrator
• C. Arbitrator must be appointed by ICA
• D. Appointment issue resolved by conciliation

Hint:

Section 11 ACA → Court steps in to appoint arbitrator if parties fail.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Arbitration clause.
When parties agree to arbitrate but fail to agree on arbitrator, intervention is needed.

Step 2: Section 11 ACA 1996.
It empowers High Court or Supreme Court to appoint arbitrators when parties cannot decide mutually.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, Section 11 governs appointment.