M/S. Ongc Mangalore Petrochemicals ... vs M/S. Ans Constructions Limited

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to appoint an arbitrator under Article 9.0.2.0 of the contract, affirming that the respondent-Contractee Company had established a case for arbitration despite the appellant-Contractor's claims of duress regarding the No Dues/No Claim Certificate. The Court emphasized that the existence of a genuine dispute warranted arbitration, rejecting the appellant's contention that the claim was unsustainable. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's order dated 12.01.2015.