M/S EMAAR MGF LAND LIMITED vs AFTAB SINGH

The Supreme Court reviewed its earlier judgment dismissing civil appeals challenging the NCDRC's ruling that consumer disputes are non-arbitrable under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Court emphasized that Section 8 of the 1996 Act mandates referral to arbitration if a valid arbitration agreement exists, and clarified that consumer disputes can be arbitrated if the agreement allows. The review petitions were dismissed, affirming the NCDRC's decision and upholding the principle that arbitration clauses in consumer agreements are enforceable under the 1996 Act.