UNION OF INDIA vs M/S. MASTER CONSTRUCTION CO.

The Supreme Court upheld the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court's order under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, which mandated that all disputes between the parties be referred to arbitration. The Court emphasized that the contractor's request for arbitration was valid despite the earlier acceptance of no-claim certificates, as the contractor had subsequently sought arbitration due to unresolved disputes. The Court affirmed the appointment of a sole arbitrator to resolve the matter, thereby reinforcing the arbitration process as a means of dispute resolution.