Arbitrator Justified In Treating Loan Admission In Correspondence As Admitted Claim Under Order XII Rule 6 CPC: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitrator's decision to treat correspondence admitting a loan claim as an admitted claim under Order XII Rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC). In this case, the arbitrator had considered written correspondence that acknowledged the debt as sufficient evidence of the claim. The court found this approach justified, as it aligned with procedural rules and principles of fairness in arbitration. This ruling underscores the authority of arbitrators to accept admissions in writing as valid claims and reinforces the procedural flexibility in arbitration proceedings.