Supreme Court of India

Bipromasz Bipron Trading Sa v. Bharat Electronics Limited (bel)

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Reported as [2012] 5 S.C.R. 743
Bench Surinder Singh Nijjar J.
Decided 8 May 2012

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What the Court ordered

In view of the aforesaid observations, it would not be possible to reject the petition merely on the ground that this Court would have no power to make an appointment of an arbitrator other than the Chairman-cum-Managing Director or his designate.

Judgment, page 23

From the headnote

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: s. 11 (6) - Appointment of arbitrator - Dispute between parties - Petitioner filing petition seeking appointment of independent and impartial arbitrator - Respondent seeking appointment in terms of arbitration agreement which stated that in case of dispute the matter would be arbitrated by the Chairman and Managing Director (GMO) of the respondent or nominee appointed by him - Held: The Supreme Court has power to appoint a person other than the named arbitrator if the relevant facts indicate that the named arbitrator is not likely to be impartial - In

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