Arbitration Clause Cannot Be Invoked Again Over Matters Already Adjudicated: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that the Arbitration clause in a lease agreement cannot be invoked once the matter has already been adjudicated upon and concluded by both the Arbitral Tribunal and the competent courts. Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum passed this judgment while dismissing a petition filed by Starlog Enterprises Limited, seeking the appointment of a sole arbitrator to resolve disputes with New Mangalore Port Trust. Court’s Findings and…