Arbitration Clause Cannot Be Invoked Post Expiry Of Tenancy Agreement: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court ruled that an arbitration clause in a tenancy agreement is invalid for disputes arising post-contract. The case involved a dispute between a landlord and tenant regarding rent and property maintenance after the initial tenancy contract expired. The Court held that since the arbitration clause was part of the original agreement, it did not apply to issues that arose after the contractual relationship had ended. This judgment clarifies that arbitration clauses are enforceable only during the term of the contract and cannot bind parties indefinitely once the agreement is terminated.