Arbitration Clause Prevails Over General Jurisdiction Clause: Delhi HC

Jindal Coke Limited Vs Himadri Speciality Chemicals Limited (Delhi High Court) The petition was filed under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking appointment of an arbitrator in disputes arising from a Memorandum of Understanding for Coal Tar dated 18.12.2024. Under the Agreement, the respondent agreed to purchase 1,200 metric tonnes (±20%) of crude coal tar per month from the petitioner’s plant at Jajpur, Odisha, for the period 01.01.2025 to 30.12.2025. The petitioner alleged failure by the respondent to issue purchase orders and raised demand notices, the las...