Counterclaim in Arbitration Not Permissible After Commencement of Claimant's Evidence: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, in a recent judgment, held that a party to an arbitration cannot be permitted to amend its Statement of Defence (SoD) to introduce a counterclaim after the claimant’s evidence has concluded. The ruling came from Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharyya in the case of Gayatri Granites & Ors. vs. Srei Equipment Finance Ltd. (C.O. 2449 of 2025) decided on September 1, 2025. Background of the Case The petitioners,…
