M/S MAYAVTI TRADING PVT. LTD. vs PRADYUAT BED MURMAN

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of 12.03.2019, affirming that under Section 11(6A) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the court's role is limited to examining the existence of an arbitration agreement. The court clarified that the appointment of an arbitrator is a judicial power, and disputes must be settled without unnecessary delay. The court found no prima facie dispute existed as the respondent had signed a discharge voucher, indicating accord and satisfaction, thus leaving no arbitral dispute to adjudicate.