Supreme Court Flags Lack of Accountability Mechanism for Arbitrators

A Supreme Court judge has raised concerns over the absence of a proper mechanism to address misconduct by arbitrators in India’s legal system.

The court noted that while arbitration has become an important part of dispute resolution, there is currently no dedicated forum to handle complaints against arbitrators, many of whom are retired judges.

Legal experts say this gap could affect trust in arbitration processes, especially in high-value commercial disputes. The observation has sparked discussions on the need for reforms to strengthen accountability and transparency.

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