Supreme Court of India · 2019-11-14
WAPCOS LTD. vs SALMA DAM JOINT VENTURE
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/6785
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- WAPCOS LTD.
- Respondent
- SALMA DAM JOINT VENTURE
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.M. KHANWILKAR
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH MAHESHWARI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.M. KHANWILKAR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeals against the Delhi High Court's order appointing a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The court examined the validity of the arbitration agreement between WAPCOS Ltd. and Salma Dam Joint Venture, emphasizing the need for clarity in the arbitration process and the appointment of arbitrators. Ultimately, the court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the appointment of the arbitrator as per the arbitration agreement.