Eci Engineering and Construction Co. Ltd. v. National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.
Case brief
What is this about?
The Delhi High Court appointed Mr. Justice Deepak Verma as the petitioner's nominee arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the 1996 Act. The respondent subsequently nominated Dr. C. Chandramouli, IAS, to serve as their nominee arbitrator. The arbitrators were directed to appoint a presiding arbitrator within four weeks.
What did the court decide?
Appointment of Mr. Justice Deepak Verma as petitioner's nominee arbitrator and Dr. C. Chandramouli as respondent's nominee arbitrator; direction to appoint presiding arbitrator within four weeks.