Arbitration and Conciliation Act, A Party Cannot Insist On Fulfilment Of Pre-Arbitral Steps After Terminating The Contract: Delhi High Court

In a recent decision by the Delhi High Court, a dispute arising from an agreement dated 13th November 2021 has led to the appointment of a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The case involves a petition numbered ARB.P. 969/2023 and an application numbered I.A. 24445/2023. Background of the Case: The petitioner, Mr. Gajendra Mishra, represented by advocates Mr. Subhasish Bhowmick and Ms. Manisha…