#Seventh Schedule

The Tripura High Court ruled Section 12(5) applies retrospectively to pre-2015 agreements, invalidating clauses appointing a party's employee as arbitrator absent an express waiver. The court appointed an independent arbitrator, reinforcing neutrality in legacy government contracts.

MP High Court rules that a Commissioner of Urban Administration cannot serve as an arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act due to direct conflict of interest under the Seventh Schedule. The judgment reinforces that even party-appointed arbitrators in a three-member tribunal must be impartial and independent, invalidating unilateral appointments by state entities with vested interests.