Personal Hearings Not Mandatory for Arbitrator Appointment if Pleadings Are Complete: Bombay High Court

In a recent decision by the Bombay High Court, a significant ruling was delivered concerning the enforcement of arbitration agreements under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The case in question involved Universal Builders and Vascon Engineers Limited. Case Background: The case arose from an Interim Application filed by Universal Builders (the Original Respondent) seeking the review or recall of an order dated June 20, 2024. This…