Office For Alternative Architecture vs Ircon Infrastructure And Services Ltd

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the High Court's appointment of an arbitral tribunal under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to statutory procedures for appointing arbitrators and the scope of judicial review in such appointments. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, reinforcing the autonomy of arbitration proceedings and the role of courts in arbitration law. The judgment clarifies the limits of judicial interference in arbitral appointments to ensure the integrity of arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism.