[Arbitration Act] Section 8 Application Must Be Filed Before Or Simultaneously With Written Statement: Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court ruled that an application under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act should be filed before or simultaneously with the written statement. In the case at hand, the Court clarified the timing and procedure for filing an application to refer a dispute to arbitration. The ruling emphasized that such applications must be made early in the legal proceedings, specifically alongside or before submitting the written statement in the case. The judgment provided clarity on the procedural aspects of arbitration, ensuring that parties adhere to timelines and avoid unnecessary delays in resolving disputes through arbitration.