Party Ignores Section 21 Notice; Should Seek Court Intervention, Arbitrator Can't Unilaterally Summon Parties: Delhi High Court

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court addressed the issue of a party ignoring a Section 21 notice in arbitration proceedings. The court clarified that if a party fails to respond to a Section 21 notice, they should seek court intervention rather than the arbitrator unilaterally summoning the parties. This judgment emphasizes that the arbitrator cannot unilaterally proceed without proper notification and intervention from the court when a party disregards procedural notices. The ruling highlights the importance of adhering to procedural norms in arbitration and ensures that parties cannot be compelled to participate in arbitration without proper legal processes being followed.