Section 11(6) Petition Not Maintainable Without Prior Section 21 Notice In Arbitration Proceedings: Delhi High Court

In a recent Delhi High Court ruling, it was determined that a petition under Section 116 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act is not maintainable if a prior notice under Section 21 has not been served. Section 116 addresses challenges to the appointment of arbitrators, but the court emphasized that the arbitration process must commence with a proper notice under Section 21. The ruling underscores the necessity of adhering to procedural requirements before initiating such petitions, reinforcing the importance of procedural compliance in arbitration proceedings.