I. INTRODUCTION
In the gamut of a sound and systematized International
Arbitration, an emergency relief is often described as an
"Achille's Heel"1. Emergency Arbitration
(EA) in the guise of an emergency relief is an
upcoming concept in the field of arbitration suitable for those who
want to protect their assets and evidence that might otherwise be
altered or lost. Such arbitration is usually agreed to and arranged
by the parties themselves without recourse to a Tribunal at the
first instance. The proceedings either domestic or international
are conducted by an Arbitrator as per the agreement between the
parties or with the concurrence of the parties.
II. AIM & ROLE
The objective of EA is to provide urgent pro tem or conservatory
measures to a party or parties that cannot await the formation of
an Arbitral Tribunal. The efficacy of an Emergency Arbitration,
invoked by a party, survives on a chariot of two wheels:
