General Manager East Coast Railway Rail ... vs Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, in a dispute between East Coast Railway and Hindustan Construction Co. regarding a contract. The court found that the appointment of an arbitrator was justified given the circumstances of the case, particularly in light of the ongoing disputes over performance guarantees and security deposits. The appeal by the General Manager of East Coast Railway was dismissed, affirming the High Court's order.