ACE PIPELINE CONTRACTS PVT. LTD. vs BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPN. LTD.

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the Delhi High Court's dismissal of an application under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for the appointment of an arbitrator. The Court interpreted Clause 91 of the contract, which stipulated that disputes should be referred to an arbitrator appointed by the Director (Marketing) of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, and held that the clause was valid and binding. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the appointment process outlined in the contract and dismissing the appeal.