The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a Special Leave Petition filed by M/S Bharat Udyog Ltd., holding that an arbitral award is non-est and a nullity in the absence of a valid arbitration agreement or the informed consent of the parties. A Bench comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe upheld a
No Arbitration Without Agreement; State Cannot Unilaterally Appoint Arbitrator in Municipal Contract Disputes: Supreme Court Dismisses SLP
