WEATHERFORD OIL TOOL MIDDLE EAST LIMITED vs BAKER HUGHES SINGAPORE PTE

The Supreme Court addressed three arbitration petitions seeking the appointment of a sole arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The court found that the disputes among the parties were intrinsically connected and thus warranted a common adjudication. The petitions were disposed of collectively, emphasizing the need for a streamlined resolution process in arbitration matters.