Certain thoughts on the rule against bias vis-a-vis the Arbitration Act
The Schedule of the Arbitration Act comprehensively addresses concerns of bias. But there are rare and exceptional circumstances when a departure can be concerned, and while a 2023 Delhi HC verdict illustrates that, it should not treated as a general standard.
Deepti Priya is a lawyer practising at the High Court at Calcutta, with experience in a variety of civil matters. She completed her BA LLB from the Department of Law, University of Calcutta, and remains committed to learning and growing in the legal field.