In a recent decision, the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi, while allowing a petition filed under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, reinforced the principle that procedural irregularities, such as specifying ‘even’ number of arbitrators, do not invalidate an arbitration agreement if the parties’ intention to arbitrate is evident.
Read our analysis on how the High Court of Delhi highlights that technicalities should not obstruct the path to arbitration, thus fostering a more pragmatic and intention-based approach to dispute resolution.