BALLI PETROCHEMICALS LTD. vs NATIONAL ALUMINIUM COMPANY LTD.

The Supreme Court ruled on the applicability of Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, affirming that disputes arising from a contract must be referred to arbitration as stipulated in the arbitration clause. The Court held that the appointment of a sole arbitrator is mandatory when disputes arise, and the procedure outlined in the contract must be followed. The judgment emphasized the binding nature of the arbitration agreement and the necessity for adherence to the specified appointment process.