Indian Courts Have No Jurisdiction To Appoint Arbitrator For Foreign-Seated Arbitration : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that Indian courts lack jurisdiction to appoint arbitrators for arbitrations seated outside India. This decision clarifies the scope of judicial intervention in international commercial arbitration and reinforces the principle of minimal court interference in foreign-seated arbitration proceedings. The ruling ensures that the intent of parties choosing a foreign seat is respected, encourages India’s compliance with international arbitration norms, and maintains predictability and neutrality in cross-border dispute resolution mechanisms while preventing overreach of domestic courts in foreign arbitration matters.