In Brief
United India Insurance Company sought to reject an application for arbitrator appointment by the respondent, who claimed undue influence and coercion in signing a letter of subrogation. The Supreme Court found no prima facie documentary evidence of coercion or undue influence. The respondent had signed the discharge voucher without protest, and only raised objections over 11 weeks later. The Court held that valid accord and satisfaction had been achieved, extinguishing the dispute and precluding arbitration. The appeals were allowed and the High Court order set aside.
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