HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO. LTD. vs STERLITE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.

The Supreme Court, in this case under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, addressed the appointment of a sole arbitrator after the initial arbitrator recused himself. The Court held that under Section 15(2) of the Act, a substitute arbitrator must be appointed according to the rules applicable to the original appointment, which in this case referred to the arbitration clause in the Supply Contract. The Court directed the appointment of a new arbitrator in accordance with the contract's provisions, emphasizing the need for adherence to the agreed arbitration process.