Hindustan Copper Ltd vs Monarch Gold Mining Co. Ltd

The Supreme Court addressed the procedural issues regarding the appointment of arbitrators under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Court held that the procedure followed by the Calcutta High Court, involving multiple Designate Judges, was not sanctioned by the Act and could lead to piecemeal consideration of applications. The Court emphasized that the appointment of an arbitrator must be handled consistently and directed that disputes should be resolved through a single Designate Judge to ensure proper adjudication.