Union Of India And Anr vs Sohan Lal Puglia

The Supreme Court held that under Section 20(4) of the Arbitration Act, 1940, the District Judge should have directed the parties to appoint Arbitrators as per the arbitration agreement rather than appointing them directly. The Court found that the High Court failed to consider this aspect, leading to a modification of the District Judge's order. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, directing the parties to appoint Arbitrators in accordance with their contract within one month.