Disortho S.A.S vs Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd

The Supreme Court examined whether Indian courts have jurisdiction to appoint arbitrators under an international distributor agreement between a Colombian company and an Indian company. The Court analyzed clauses 16.5 and 18 of the agreement, which specify governing law and jurisdictional scope. It held that the agreement's language and the parties' intentions support the jurisdiction of Indian courts for arbitration proceedings. The Court directed the appointment of an arbitral panel, emphasizing the importance of respecting contractual clauses and international arbitration principles.