M/S. Kaikara Construction Co vs State Of Kerala And Ors

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's request for the appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 was erroneous as it found that an arbitration agreement existed based on the contract clauses. The Court emphasized that the existence of a dispute regarding the completion of work and the payment due constituted a valid ground for arbitration. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order and directed the appointment of an arbitrator to resolve the disputes between the parties.