No Requirement for Prior Request Under Section 21 for Section 11 Arbitration Applications: Calcutta High Court

In a recent judgment delivered by the High Court at Calcutta, Commercial Division, the Court addressed crucial issues surrounding the appointment of an arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The case, Kakali Khasnobis vs. Mrs. Reeta Paul and Anr., involved a petition for the appointment of an arbitrator following disputes between the parties. The judgment was passed by Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya on 21st August, 2024. Case Background The…