PERKINS EASTMAN ARCHITECTS DPC vs HSCC (INDIA) LIMITED

The Supreme Court, while adjudicating under Section 11(6) and Section 11(12)(a) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, held that the appointment of a sole arbitrator is warranted as per the arbitration clause in the contract dated 22nd May 2017 between the parties. The Court emphasized the necessity of adhering to the dispute resolution mechanism outlined in the contract, affirming that disputes arising from the contract should be resolved through arbitration. Consequently, the Court appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the parties.