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    Question

    Under Section 11(1) of the Arbitration and Conciliation

    Act, 1996, who is eligible to be appointed as an arbitrator? 
    A Only Indian nationals with 20 years of legal practice Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A person of any nationality, unless otherwise agreed by the parties Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only judges or retired judges with arbitration experience Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Persons approved by the Central Government Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Only advocates enrolled with the Bar Council Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 11(1) provides: "A person of any nationality may be an arbitrator, unless otherwise agreed by the parties." This reflects international arbitration standards and allows parties maximum flexibility in selecting arbitrators based on expertise rather than nationality. The parties can expressly or impliedly restrict arbitrators to nationals, specific professions, or individuals with particular qualifications. This openness to foreign arbitrators is particularly valuable in international commercial arbitration and reflects India's commitment to becoming a global arbitration hub.

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