M/S.KONKAN RLY CORPN LTD vs M/S.RANI CONST PVT LTD

The Supreme Court addressed the nature of orders made by the Chief Justice or his nominee under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, determining whether such orders are judicial or administrative. The Court reaffirmed the view from earlier judgments that these orders are administrative and not subject to Article 136 of the Constitution. The matter was referred to a larger bench for further consideration, particularly regarding the extent of the Chief Justice's powers under Section 11.