Niko Resources Ltd. vs Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation ...

The applicant filed petitions under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, seeking the appointment of an arbitrator. The dispute arises from a Joint Operations Agreement (JOA) and a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) concerning the exploitation of petroleum resources in the Hazira field. The court examines the validity of the appointment request based on the arbitration clauses contained within the JOA and PSC.