Ambica Construction vs Union Of India (Uoi)

The Supreme Court held that under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, a party can seek the appointment of an arbitrator when the other party fails to respond to a request for arbitration. The Court emphasized that the absence of objection from the respondent regarding the No Claim Certificate and the application for arbitration indicates acceptance of the arbitration process. The Court upheld the Calcutta High Court's decision to appoint an arbitrator, affirming the validity of the arbitration clause in the contract.