#vacancy filling

The Delhi HC held that arbitrator recusal creates a vacancy to be filled under Section 15 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, not a termination attracting Section 32 remedies. This distinction allows parties to seek appointment of a substitute arbitrator rather than challenging a termination order, preserving the arbitration process.

Bombay High Court (Goa Bench) dismisses review petition, holding that review jurisdiction cannot re-litigate merits where vacancies are filled and no actionable relief remains.

Jharkhand High Court directs filling of 2034 unfilled vacancies on merit and mandates a one-man fact-finding commission to address systemic irregularities in recruitment.