In Brief
In this dispute concerning cold storage operations, the respondent challenged an arbitrator's appointment under Section 37(1)(b) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The High Court allowed the challenge and sought appointment of an independent arbitrator. The Supreme Court reversed this decision, holding that the grounds for appointing a different arbitrator were not sufficiently established. The Court clarified that interference with an arbitrator's appointment requires clear justification and cannot be based on mere disagreement with handling of the claim's merits.
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