Writ Jurisdiction Can't Be Invoked In View Of Arbitration Clause Except For Specific Circumstances: Gauhati High Court

The Gauhati High Court recently ruled that writ jurisdiction cannot be invoked when an arbitration clause exists in a contract, except in specific circumstances. This decision reaffirms that parties to a contract must adhere to the agreed arbitration process for dispute resolution. The court emphasized that writ petitions should be entertained only in cases where arbitration is not a viable remedy or where extraordinary circumstances warrant judicial intervention. This ruling upholds the principle that arbitration clauses should be respected and utilized as per contractual agreements, thus reinforcing the efficacy of alternate dispute resolution mechanisms.