Bgm And M-Rpl-Jmct(Jv) vs Eastern Coalfields Limited

The Supreme Court examined whether an arbitration agreement existed between the parties based on Clause 13 of the General Terms and Conditions in their contract. The High Court had dismissed the appellant's application under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, on the grounds that no arbitration agreement was present. The Supreme Court considered the contractual clause and the nature of dispute resolution mechanisms, ultimately emphasizing the importance of clear arbitration agreements for arbitration proceedings. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the absence of an arbitration agreement and dismissing the appeal.