Arbitral Tribunal should address application on discovery and inspection first before addressing jurisdiction plea

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. Vs Discovery Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Supreme Court) Facts- The main contention of the appellant (ONGC) is that DEPL and JDIL constitute one single commercial entity and that ONGC is hence entitled by law to compel JDIL to participate in the arbitration proceedings so as to enforce the award against it. It contended that the interim award has been rendered purely on the premise that a non-signatory to the arbitration agreement cannot be impleaded as a party. That, the group of companies doctrine is applicable in this case. ONGC also submitted that the applica...