Pre-Arbitration Steps Not Mandatory if Not Effectively Implemented: Rajasthan High Court

In a recent judgment, the High Court has addressed a contractual dispute involving the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (A&C Act), focusing on the appointment of a sole arbitrator. The case, Arbitration Petition No. 7/2024, involves the Union of India (Appellant) versus M/s. Singh Builders Syndicate (Respondent). Case Summary Background: The case arises from a dispute between the Union of India and M/s. Singh Builders Syndicate regarding escalated costs under…