Remedy Under A&C Act Is In Addition To Remedies Under Special Statutes, But Once Elected Other Remedies Are Barred For Same Dispute: Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court ruled that remedies under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act are in addition to those provided under other special statutes. The case involved the election of remedies under both arbitration law and a special statute, with the Court emphasizing that once a party elects to pursue arbitration, it cannot revert to the remedies under other statutes for the same dispute. The Court’s decision reaffirms the importance of consistency in legal proceedings and ensures that once a legal remedy is chosen, the party cannot bypass it in favor of another route.