Weatherford Oil Tool Middle East ... vs Baker Hughes Singapore Pte

The Supreme Court addressed three arbitration petitions under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, seeking the appointment of a sole arbitrator to resolve disputes between the parties. The court emphasized the importance of arbitration as a means of dispute resolution and the necessity of appointing an arbitrator when parties are unable to agree. The petitions were allowed, reinforcing the court's commitment to upholding arbitration agreements and facilitating the resolution of commercial disputes.