UNION OF INDIA vs M/S BHARAT BATTERY MANUFACTURING CO.P.LT

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, due to the Union of India's failure to resolve disputes regarding price variation clauses in a rate contract. The Court emphasized that the appellant's inaction in appointing an arbitrator after receiving multiple notices from the respondent constituted a breach of the arbitration agreement. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's order.