# The Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996, Section 10: Number of arbitrators

- Act: The Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 (Act 26 of 1996)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/arbitration-conciliation-act-1996/section/10/

## Text

(1) The parties are free to determine the number of arbitrators, provided that such number shall not be an even number. (2) Failing the determination referred to in sub-section (1), the arbitral tribunal shall consist of a sole arbitrator.

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