Separate Notice For Counter Claims U/S 21 Of A&C Act Not Required When Arbitration Proceedings Are Pending Between Parties: Delhi HC

Delhi High Court ruled that when arbitration proceedings are already pending between parties, no separate notice under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act is required for counter-claims. Section 21 deals with the commencement of arbitration. The court clarified that once arbitration has been initiated, counter-claims raised by the respondent do not necessitate a fresh notice under this section.