N. RADHAKRISHNAN vs M/S. MASTERO ENGIEERS .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of arbitration in partnership disputes, emphasizing the applicability of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Court held that the appointment of an arbitrator is essential when parties have agreed to resolve disputes through arbitration, as per Section 11 of the Act. The dismissal of the appellant's Civil Revision Petition by the High Court was overturned, and the matter was remanded for the appointment of an arbitrator to resolve the disputes between the partners.