Intention to refer to arbitration should be emphasized in case of vague arbitration clause

Smt. Manika Sett Vs Sett Iron Foundry and Ors. (Calcutta High Court) Held that intention of the parties to have their disputes arbitrated and that the same is paramount even where the dispute resolution clauses are vaguely worded or where there is an ambiguity in choice of the mechanism to be adopted. Facts- The petitioner alleges to have been kept in dark as regard the business run in the name of the partnership firm and unlawfully deprived of her share in the net profits earned by the firm. The petitioner further alleges that she was denied access to the books as well as the annual Balance S...