M/S Kss Kssipl Consortium Thro. Its ... vs M/S Gail (India) Ltd

The Supreme Court addressed applications under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, for the appointment of a sole arbitrator to resolve disputes arising from two contracts related to the Dabhol - Bangalore Pipeline Project. The Court held that the petitioner, having invoked the arbitration clause after unsuccessful attempts at conciliation, is entitled to have its disputes adjudicated by an arbitrator. The Court emphasized the importance of honoring arbitration agreements and the necessity of appointing an arbitrator when parties cannot resolve their disputes amicably.