Pure Helium India Pvt. Ltd vs Oil & Natural Gas Commission

The Supreme Court addressed whether an arbitrator's jurisdiction to interpret a contract can be challenged under Section 30 of the Arbitration Act, 1940. The Court held that such jurisdiction is indeed subject to objection, emphasizing that the arbitrator's authority is confined to the terms of the contract and the scope of the arbitration agreement. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's decision was set aside, reaffirming the arbitrator's role in interpreting contractual terms.