November 1, 2026

Section 4 – Arbitration Act: Waiver of Right to Object

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — back to Table of Contents

Section 4. Waiver of right to object

A party who knows that—

  • (a) any provision of this Part from which the parties may derogate, or
  • (b) any requirement under the arbitration agreement,

has not been complied with and yet proceeds with the arbitration without stating his objection to such non-compliance without undue delay or, if a time limit is provided for stating that objection, within that period of time, shall be deemed to have waived his right to so object.