Mere Existence Of Arbitration Clause In Agreement Does Not Oust Jurisdiction Of Civil Court To Entertain Suit: Gauhati High Court

The Gauhati High Court clarified that the mere existence of an arbitration clause in an agreement does not oust the jurisdiction of civil courts in matters involving disputes that fall outside the arbitration framework. The case involved a dispute where the existence of an arbitration agreement was contested, and the court ruled that civil courts could still hear matters where arbitration is not applicable. The ruling emphasizes the limitations of arbitration clauses and ensures that civil courts can entertain cases that require judicial intervention outside the scope of arbitration.