Designated “Seat” Of Arbitration Has Exclusive Jurisdiction: Calcutta High Court Reiterates

The Calcutta High Court ruled that the seat of arbitration and exclusive jurisdiction must be examined under the terms of the arbitration agreement. The case involved a dispute over the seat of arbitration, where one party contested the jurisdiction based on the location of arbitration proceedings. The court clarified that the seat of arbitration and jurisdiction must be determined according to the agreement between the parties, emphasizing that any challenges to jurisdiction must consider the contractual terms agreed upon in the arbitration clause.