High Court Upholds Validity of Arbitration Clause Despite Even Number of Arbitrators

The Delhi High Court has recently upheld the validity of an arbitration clause despite the provision for an even number of arbitrators. The Court held that the arbitration clause is not invalidated merely because the number of arbitrators specified is even, which is in contravention of Section 10 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. This judgment underscores the importance of ensuring that arbitration clauses are carefully drafted to avoid potential challenges.