Supreme Court of India · 2013-09-23
Delta Distilleries Ltd vs United Spirits Limited & Anr
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2014 SC (CIV) 197
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Delta Distilleries Ltd
- Respondent
- United Spirits Limited & Anr
- Bench
- H.L. Gokhale, A.K. Patnaik
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Section 27 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, which allows courts to assist in taking evidence for arbitration proceedings. The Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision to permit the respondent to seek documents from the appellant, emphasizing that the court's assistance is warranted when necessary for the arbitration process. The ruling clarified the circumstances under which such applications can be made, affirming the lower court's order and allowing the appeal.