Union Of India (Uoi) vs Bharat Battery Manufacturing Co. (P) ...

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, emphasizing that the appellant failed to appoint an arbitrator despite receiving multiple notices from the respondent. The Court clarified that the arbitration clause in the contract mandates resolution of disputes through arbitration, and the appellant's inaction constituted a breach of the agreement. Consequently, the Court affirmed the High Court's order, facilitating the arbitration process.