M/S Swadeshi Karyyalaya Pvt. Ltd vs Secretary Ministry Of Defence & Ors

The Supreme Court directed the Secretary, Ministry of Defence to appoint an arbitrator as per clause 22 of the General Conditions of Contract, overturning the High Court's dismissal of the arbitration petition. The Court emphasized the need for expeditious resolution, mandating the appointment within six weeks of the order's communication. The ruling allows parties to raise all legal points available to them, while clarifying that this order does not set a precedent for future cases.