Section 39 Arbitration and Mediation Act

Section 39 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Consolidation and concurrent hearing. It is under Part I (Arbitration) of the Act.

(1) Parties may agree –
(a) that the arbitral proceedings shall be consolidated with other arbitral proceedings, including arbitral proceedings involving a different party or parties with the agreement of that party or parties, or
(b) concurrent hearings shall be held, on such terms as may be agreed.

(2) The arbitral tribunal shall not order the consolidation of proceedings or concurrent hearings unless the parties agree to the making of such an order.