AL JAZEERA STEEL PRODUCTS COMPANY SAOG vs MID INDIA POWER & STEEL LTD.

The Supreme Court, in this case concerning the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, specifically Sections 11(5) and (9), held that the appointment of an independent arbitrator is warranted due to the failure of the respondent to supply goods conforming to the contractual specifications. The Court emphasized the necessity of impartiality in arbitration and the importance of adhering to contractual obligations. Consequently, the Court directed the appointment of an arbitrator to resolve the dispute arising from the non-conformity of the supplied steel billets.