Order Rejecting Jurisdictional Objections U/S 16 Of Arbitration Act Can Be Challenged U/S 34, Not Under Writ Jurisdiction: Telangana HC

The Telangana High Court clarified that an order rejecting jurisdictional objections under Section 16 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act can be challenged under Section 34 of the Act, not through writ jurisdiction. The court emphasized the specific statutory remedies available within the arbitration framework. It ruled that writ petitions are inappropriate for addressing such jurisdictional issues. The judgment underscores the importance of adhering to the procedural provisions of the Arbitration Act.