Rodemadan India Limited vs International Trade Expo Centre ...

The Supreme Court, while adjudicating an application under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, held that the existence of an arbitration agreement is a prerequisite for the appointment of an arbitrator. The Court emphasized that disputes arising from the Management Agreement, which included clauses for arbitration, necessitated adherence to the stipulated arbitration process. The Court appointed a presiding arbitrator, affirming the validity of the arbitration agreement despite the Respondent's objections, thereby facilitating the resolution of the commercial dispute.