ANTRIX CORP.LTD. vs DEVAS MULTIMEDIA P.LTD.

The Supreme Court addressed the scope of the Chief Justice's powers under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, in the context of a dispute between Antrix Corp. Ltd. and Devas Multimedia P. Ltd. The Court held that the arbitration agreement's provisions must be adhered to, particularly the requirement for prior mediation before initiating arbitration. The matter was referred to a larger bench for further determination, highlighting the importance of following procedural requirements in arbitration agreements.