Non-Signatories Have No Right To Attend Arbitration Proceedings, Their Presence Breaches Confidentiality : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that individuals who are not signatories to an arbitration agreement cannot attend arbitration proceedings. It held that such participation violates confidentiality protections integral to arbitration. The court underscored that arbitration is based on mutual consent and that extending inclusion to non-parties undermines the sanctity of the process, potentially compromising sensitive information and commercial secrets. This judgment reaffirms confidentiality and procedural integrity in arbitration proceedings.