Section 2(1)(e), Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Definition of “Court”, means the Principal Civil Court of original jurisdiction in a district and includes the High Court which exercises the original civil jurisdiction.

Section 11, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Even if the parties provided for appointment of 2 arbitrators, the agreement does not become invalid.

Section 12 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The appointment of an arbitrator can be challenged and his mandate terminated if clear and convincing circumstances exist to raise justifiable doubts as to his independence or impartiality.