Dolphin Drilling Ltd vs Oil & Natural Gas Corp.Ltd

The Supreme Court, while adjudicating on an application under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, held that the arbitration clause in the agreement dated October 17, 2003 was valid and applicable to the disputes raised by the applicant. The Court clarified that the respondent's argument regarding the arbitration being a one-time measure was not tenable, as the disputes were distinct and arose from the same contractual relationship. Consequently, the Court directed the appointment of an arbitrator to resolve the disputes, affirming the arbitrability of the issues presented.