B.S.N.L. & Ors vs M/S. Subash Chandra Kanchan & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the appointment of an arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, specifically Section 11. The Court held that the appointment of Shri B.C. Bhattacharya as arbitrator by the High Court was valid, as both parties had consented to his appointment, thereby upholding the arbitration clause in the contract. The judgment emphasized the importance of adhering to the agreed arbitration process and the necessity of mutual consent in appointing arbitrators.