The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed the settled distinction between the “seat” and “venue” of arbitration, holding that once a seat is expressly designated by parties, it operates as an exclusive jurisdiction clause. The Court ruled that the mere conduct of proceedings or the rendering of an award at a different “venue” does not
Seat of Arbitration Determines Jurisdiction, Not Venue: Supreme Court Sets Aside Order Returning Section 34 Petition
