2 courts can have jurisdiction over arbitration application: HC explains the term ‘seat’ or ‘venue’

Hasmukh Prajapati Vs Jai Prakash Associates Ltd. (Allahabad High Court) Facts- There was a dispute between the Petitioner and the Respondent with regard to payments in respect of an apartment. When the matter reached the stage of Arbitration, the Petitioner claimed that, as per the agreement, in case of any dispute arising between the parties, the place of the arbitration will be at New Delhi. The High Court appointed a sole arbitrator, having its seat at New Delhi, which partly allowed the claim of the petitioner. Assailing the arbitral award, the respondent preferred an Arbitration Applicati...