Exclusive jurisdiction clause can indicate seat of arbitration: Supreme Court dismisses SLP against Delhi HC order appointing Sole Arbitrator
The Court dismissed a special leave petition challenging the Delhi High Court’s order appointing a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Court upheld the view that an exclusive jurisdiction clause, in the context of arbitration proceedings, can be construed as indicative of the seat of arbitration.