M/s.Sun Motors v. M/s.Ashok Leyland Ltd.
Case brief
What is this about?
Dealership termination dispute between a Kolhapur automobile dealer and a vehicle manufacturer. The arbitral tribunal rejected all claims, but the award largely reproduced the respondent's written submissions verbatim without discussing evidence or reasons. The High Court set aside the unreasoned award, remanded for fresh consideration and appointed a new sole arbitrator.
What did the court decide?
Award dated 06.11.2020 set aside; matter remanded to a new arbitrator (Justice G.M.Akbar Ali, retired Judge) for fresh consideration; petition allowed.