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Bombay High Court refuses to appoint arbitrator for railway contract disputes exceeding 20% cap — “Party autonomy permits selective arbitrability; court cannot compel arbitration beyond agreed threshold,” Section 11 application dismissed

Court’s decision The Bombay High Court, exercising its Ordinary Original Civil Jurisdiction, has dismissed a Commercial Arbitration Application seeking appointment of an arbitrator in a dispute arising out of a…
February 1, 2026
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Delhi High Court refuses to recall arbitrator appointment in Vedanta–GSPC gas dispute — foreign joint venture partner doesn’t convert case into international arbitration; jurisdictional objection premature, Section 16 remedy available

Court’s decision The Delhi High Court dismissed an application seeking recall of its earlier order appointing an arbitrator in the Vedanta–Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation gas supply dispute, holding that the…
January 29, 2026
Bombay High Court says “the arbitrator’s approach was contrary to the contractual framework and unsupported by material evidence” — Court sets aside arbitral award in dispute involving Thermax Limited over EPC obligations and delay compensation
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Bombay High Court says “the arbitrator’s approach was contrary to the contractual framework and unsupported by material evidence” — Court sets aside arbitral award in dispute involving Thermax Limited over EPC obligations and delay compensation

Court's decision The Bombay High Court allowed the Petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act and set aside the arbitral award, holding that the tribunal had failed…
December 10, 2025
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Supreme Court Denies Appointment of Arbitrator, Holds Clause with “May be Sought Through Arbitration” Not a Binding Arbitration Agreement, Emphasises Prima Facie Scrutiny of Arbitration Clauses to Weed Out Non-Existent Agreements, Clarifies Parties Cannot Unilaterally Invoke Arbitration Without Clear Contractual Consensus

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging the High Court’s refusal to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Court held…
July 25, 2025