LOMBARDI ENGINEERING LIMITED vs UTTARAKHAND JAL VIDYUT NIGAM LIMITED

The Supreme Court considered a Section 11(6) arbitration petition filed by a Swiss design consultancy seeking appointment of an arbitrator for disputes arising from a contract with Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited. The Court examined the contractual provisions and the jurisdictional aspects related to arbitration, emphasizing the importance of arbitration agreements and the scope of judicial intervention under Section 11. The Court ultimately directed the appointment of an arbitrator, reinforcing the arbitration framework under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The judgment underscores the Court's role in facilitating arbitration proceedings to ensure dispute resolution outside traditional courts.