Rite Approach Group Ltd vs M/S Rosoboronexport

The Supreme Court, while adjudicating an arbitration petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, held that the appointment of an arbitrator is necessary to resolve disputes arising from the agency agreement between the petitioner and the respondent concerning the supply of helicopters to the Border Security Force. The Court emphasized the importance of arbitration in commercial disputes and confirmed the validity of the agency agreement executed on 14th April, 2000, which authorized the petitioner to act on behalf of the respondent. The Court appointed an arbitrator to facilitate the resolution of the disputes as per the provisions of the Arbitration Act.