In Brief
Trans Asian Shipping Services, an Indian shipping company, sought appointment of a sole arbitrator to resolve disputes with Beacon Shipping Lines, a Bangladeshi company, over alleged breach of their agency agreement. The dispute involved outstanding dues and termination of combined transport operations. After the respondent failed to nominate an arbitrator despite notice, the Court found a clear arbitration clause in the agreement and appointed a retired Supreme Court Judge as sole arbitrator. The petition was allowed, enabling the dispute to proceed to arbitration as contractually agreed.
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