The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that the word “may” in an arbitration clause does not make arbitration optional. Justice Deepak Khot ruled that parties’ intention must be examined from the agreement as a whole, allowing appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6).
Vaibhav Pandya, stepbrother of cricketers Hardik and Krunal Pandya, is embroiled in a legal dispute over allegedly embezzling Rs 4 crore from a shared business. He claims it’s a family matter and a misunderstanding. The prosecution seeks an extension for investigation, emphasizing the necessity to uncover crucial financial details.
