Hindustan Construction Company Ltd vs Nhpc Ltd

The Supreme Court held that under Section 42 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the jurisdiction for arbitration-related applications is determined by where the first application is made, particularly when part of the cause of action arises there. The Court overruled previous interpretations that limited jurisdiction to the designated seat of arbitration, clarifying that if no seat is designated, multiple courts may have jurisdiction. The Court affirmed that the Faridabad Court had jurisdiction in this case, despite New Delhi being the chosen seat of arbitration, due to the circumstances surrounding the initial application.