Curated Arbitrator Panels: Fairness or a Hindrance to Autonomy?

By Hunar [Author is a student at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab] A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court delivered its judgment in Central Organisation for Railway Electrification (CORE) v. M/s ECI-SPIC-SMO-MCML (JV), resolving the longstanding debate on unilateral appointments of sole arbitrators in public-private contracts. The ruling marks a pivotal step toward promoting procedural impartiality and inclusivity […]