M/S.National Heavy Engineering ... vs M/S.King Builders

The Supreme Court addressed appeals concerning the appointment of an arbitrator under Section 8 of the Arbitration Act, 1940, arising from a common judgment of the Rajasthan High Court. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to appoint a retired Additional Chief Engineer as the arbitrator, rejecting the appellant's claim that the arbitrator suggested by the Tilam Sangh should be appointed instead. The ruling emphasized the importance of experience in arbitrator selection, affirming the High Court's order and dismissing the appeals.