Central Organisation For Railway ... vs M/S Eci Spic Smo Mcml (Jv) A Joint Venture ...

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to appoint Shri Justice Rajesh Dayal Khare as the sole arbitrator, rejecting the appellant's claim for a panel of arbitrators as per modified Clause 64 of the General Conditions of Contract. The Court clarified that the modifications made under the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015, particularly regarding the waiver of Section 12(5), were applicable in this case. The ruling emphasized the importance of adhering to the contractual arbitration provisions and the necessity of timely communication in arbitration proceedings.