In Brief
Shaf Broadcast Pvt. Ltd sought appointment of a sole arbitrator on behalf of Doordarshan to resolve an international commercial arbitration dispute. The Supreme Court, with the consent of both parties' counsel, appointed a former Supreme Court judge as the sole arbitrator. The appointment was made conditional upon the arbitrator's declaration of independence, impartiality, and ability to complete proceedings within 12 months. The Court directed that the arbitration be seated at New India as specified in the arbitration clause, and that the arbitrator's fees be paid according to the Fourth Schedule of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.",
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