The Supreme Court of India has set aside a Bombay High Court order that appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) and BCL Secure Premises Pvt. Ltd. (BCL), a sub-contractor with whom HPCL had no direct contract. The Bench, comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K.V. Viswanathan, ruled that a
Non-Signatory Sub-Contractor Cannot Invoke Arbitration Against Principal Employer; Supreme Court Sets Aside Bombay HC Referral Order
