Intent to arbitrate can be seen from conduct of parties – SC

Powertech World Wide Limited Vs. Delvin International General Trading LLC (Supreme Court) – The disputes having arisen between the parties, the respondent, instead of challenging the existence of a valid arbitration clause, took the stand that the arbitration would not be cost effective and will be pre-mature. In view of the facts, this Court held that there was an arbitration agreement between the parties and the petitioner was entitled to a reference under Section 11 of the Act and observed: “No party can be allowed to take advantage of inartistic drafting of arbitration clause i...