SHIN SATELLITE PUBLIC CO.LTD. vs JAIN STUDIOS LTD.

The Supreme Court addressed an Arbitration Petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, filed by Shin Satellite Public Co. Ltd. against M/s Jain Studios Ltd. The Court held that the arbitration clause in the agreement was valid and enforceable, rejecting the respondent's contention regarding its legality. The Court appointed Hon’ble Mr. Justice M.L. Pendse (Retired) as the Sole Arbitrator, affirming the jurisdiction of Indian law for arbitration despite the respondent's claims for arbitration in London or Singapore.