The Government Of Haryana Pwd Haryana (B ... vs M/S G.F. Toll Road Pvt. Ltd.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of the independence and impartiality of arbitrators under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, specifically referencing Section 12(1) and Section 14(1)(a). The Court held that a former employee of a party cannot serve as an arbitrator due to potential bias, thereby affirming the need for impartiality in arbitration proceedings. The appeal by the State of Haryana was dismissed, upholding the decision of the Indian Council of Arbitration to appoint a different arbitrator.