RAVI PRAKASH GOEL vs CHANRA PRAKASH GOEL

The Supreme Court ruled that under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the appointment of an arbitrator is warranted when there is a valid arbitration agreement in place, as evidenced by the partnership deed's arbitration clause. The Court held that the refusal of the respondents to provide accounts constituted a dispute under the partnership agreement, thus necessitating arbitration. The dismissal of the appellant's application by the High Court was set aside, and the appointment of an arbitrator was ordered.