RAJNI SANGHI vs WESTERN INDIAN STATE MOTORS LTD. .

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of an arbitration agreement under Section 33 of the Arbitration Act, 1940, affirming that the agreement dated 6.8.1984 was valid despite challenges from family members. The Court held that the arbitration process initiated by the parties was legitimate and that the arbitrator's award dated 3.12.1987 should be recognized. The judgment emphasized the importance of upholding arbitration agreements in family business disputes, thereby reinforcing the principle of party autonomy in arbitration.