NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY vs TRIPPLE ENGINEERING WORK

The Supreme Court upheld the appointment of a former Chief Justice as an arbitrator for disputes arising from two railway contracts, governed by the General Conditions of Contract. The Court noted that despite the arbitration proceedings commencing in 1996, no award had been passed, and the East Central Railway had not responded to demands for arbitration regarding one of the contracts. The Court emphasized the need for timely resolution of arbitration disputes and held that the appointment of the arbitrator was justified given the prolonged delay in the arbitration process.