M/S Arvind Constructions Co. Pvt. Ltd vs M/S Kalinga Mining Corporation & Ors

The Supreme Court held that under Section 11(4)(b) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Chief Justice has the authority to appoint an arbitrator when parties fail to act in accordance with the arbitration agreement. The Court emphasized that the arbitration clause must be honored and that the appellant was entitled to seek interim relief under Section 9 to continue mining operations pending arbitration. The Court ruled in favor of the appellant, allowing the continuation of mining operations and restraining the respondent from interference.