Supreme Court of India · 2021-01-06
Bhaven Construction vs Exe Engineer Sardar Sarovar Narmada ...
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2021 SC 6
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Bhaven Construction
- Respondent
- Exe Engineer Sardar Sarovar Narmada ...
- Author
- N.V. Ramana
- Bench
- Hrishikesh Roy, Surya Kant, N.V. Ramana
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of arbitration in public works contracts, specifically the enforceability of arbitration clauses under state legislation. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to the arbitration process as stipulated in the contract, ruling that the appointment of an arbitrator must follow the agreed procedure. The appeal was allowed, reinforcing the validity of arbitration agreements in resolving disputes arising from public contracts.