Arbitral Tribunal Has Discretion To Implead ‘Non-Signatory’ As Necessary Party, Reaffirms Delhi High Court

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has upheld the authority of an Arbitral Tribunal to implead non-signatories to an arbitration agreement if they are considered necessary parties for the proper adjudication of the disputes. The judgment was delivered by Justice Subramonium Prasad while hearing a petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The case revolved around a Standard Transportation agreement and Customs Clearing Agent…