Section 40 Arbitration and Mediation Act
Section 40 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Joinder of parties. It is under Part I (Arbitration) of the Act.
(1 ) The arbitral tribunal shall have the power to allow an additional party to be joined to the arbitration, provided that, prima facie, the additional party is bound by the arbitration agreement giving rise to the arbitration.
(2) The arbitral tribunal’s decision under subsection (1) is without prejudice to its power to subsequently decide any question as to its jurisdiction arising from such decision.
