Supreme Court of India

Sohan Lal Gupta (dead) Thr. Lrs. and Ors. v. Smt Asha Devi Gupta and Ors.

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Reported as [2003] SUPP. 3 S.C.R. 249
Bench V.N. Khare and S.B. Sinha JJ.
Decided 1 September 2003

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What the Court ordered

We are of the opinion that at this stage, he cannot be permitted to change his advocate, particularly in view of the fact that he stuck to his earlier stand for several years.

Judgment, page 23

From the headnote

Arbitration Act, 1940 Arbitration proceedings-Reasonable opportunity-Held, every party entitled to reasonable opportunity-However, party does not have unfettered right-Arbitrator has a right of managing the hearing and giving directions in pursuance thereof-Direction to remain present on particular date, time and place would be sufficient compliance of the requirement of law-Party has no absolute right to insist on being consulted-Matter within the discretion of arbitrator and court will intervene only in the event of positive abuse-Party alleging violation of principles of natural justice

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