Court Acquires Jurisdiction Under Section 11(6) Of Arbitration Act Immediately On Default Of Pre-Arbitral Or Arbitral Procedure: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court held that a court acquires jurisdiction under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act as soon as there is a default in the pre-arbitral or arbitral procedure. The court clarified that its jurisdiction is triggered immediately upon such default, allowing for the appointment of an arbitrator. This ruling underscores the importance of adhering to procedural timelines in arbitration and ensures that parties cannot indefinitely delay the arbitration process by defaulting on pre-arbitral procedures.