Q.
In an arbitration, what is the required number of arbitrator specified by Arbitration Act 2005?
A.
Chapter 3 - Composition of arbitrators of Arbitration Act, 2005 specifies that:
Number of arbitrators
Section 12.
(1) The parties are free to determine the number of arbitrators.
(2) Where the parties fail to determine the number of arbitrators, the arbitral tribunal shall—
(a) in the case of an international arbitration, consist of three arbitrators; and (b) in the case of a domestic arbitration, consist of a single arbitrator.
Ref:
Section 12 of Arbitration Act, 2005.
Number of arbitrators
Section 12.
(1) The parties are free to determine the number of arbitrators.
(2) Where the parties fail to determine the number of arbitrators, the arbitral tribunal shall—
(a) in the case of an international arbitration, consist of three arbitrators; and (b) in the case of a domestic arbitration, consist of a single arbitrator.
Ref:
Section 12 of Arbitration Act, 2005.