Composite Reference to Arbitration Permissible for Acceptance of Offer at Consolidated Price Across Different Locations: Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court, through Justice Shampa Sarkar, has held that the acceptance of a consolidated offer price for works across different sites demonstrates the intent of the parties to treat the project as a single business transaction, thereby justifying a composite reference to arbitration, even if multiple work orders exist. The decision was rendered in the matter of Johnson Controls Hitachi Air Conditioning India Ltd. Vs M/S. Shapoorji Pallonji…