Sec 151 CPC Application Not Maintainable When Sect 29A(4) Of Arbitration Act Applies, Incorrect Quote Of Section Not Grounds For Dismissal: HP High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that an application under Section 151 of the CPC is not maintainable when Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration Act applies. The court clarified that incorrect citation of a section in an application does not constitute grounds for dismissal if the application is otherwise valid. This decision emphasizes the need for precision in legal filings and the importance of substance over form in judicial decisions.