Narendra Chawla & Anr. v. Puri Construction Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court order disposing of an Article 227 petition as withdrawn: challenge by arbitration claimants to Sole Arbitrator's order dated 22.11.2024 allowing respondent Nos. 1 and 2's Section 16 (Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996) application holding respondent Nos. 3 and 4 could not be parties to arbitration; preliminary objection on Section 37 appealability of such orders; liberty granted to file Section 37 appeal and separate petition against order dated 12.04.2024 constituting the Tribunal (arising from CS No.457/2022); rights and contentions reserved; pending applications disposed. Keywords: Section 16 application; Section 37 appeal; Article 227 jurisdiction; joinder/non-signatory parties; arbitral tribunal constitution; withdrawal with liberty.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of as withdrawn with liberty as prayed for — petitioners at liberty to file an appropriate appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act and a separate petition challenging order dated 12.04.2024 constituting the Arbitral Tribunal; all rights and contentions of the parties reserved; pending applications disposed of in the same terms.