Party Nominating Arbitrator In Response To Notice U/S 21 Of Arbitration Act Is Prohibited From Raising Plea Of Limitation In Petition U/S 11: Madras HC

The Madras High Court ruled that a party nominating an arbitrator in response to a notice under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act is prohibited from raising a plea of limitation in a petition under Section 11. The court emphasized that participating in the arbitration process implies acceptance of the proceedings' validity. It highlighted the principle of estoppel in arbitration matters. This judgement aims to prevent parties from delaying arbitration by raising belated objections.