In recent times, several noteworthy judgments have been rendered
by Indian courts in matters involving the law of arbitration in
India. Some decisions rendered in the second quarter of 2021 (April
- June) that discuss and set out the legal position concerning the
interpretation and applicability of provisions of the Arbitration
and Conciliation Act, 1996 have been summarised below:
1. Shapoorji Pallonji and Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. Rattan India Power
Ltd. & Anr.
High Court of Delhi
Citation: 2021 SCC OnLine Del 2875
Decided on: 19 March 2021 (available in April 2021)
A non-signatory third party can be compelled to
arbitrate if the courts deem it to be a necessary and a proper
party for the arbitration.
