Since Seat Is Fixed, Only Court Having Territorial Jurisdiction Over Seat Has Jurisdiction Over Arbitral Proceedings: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court clarified that only the court within the territorial jurisdiction of the arbitration seat has authority over the arbitral proceedings. This ruling came in a jurisdictional dispute where one party sought to challenge an arbitral award outside the designated seat of arbitration. The court reinforced the importance of adhering to the arbitration agreement, particularly regarding the jurisdiction of courts.