Govt. Are Not Allowed To Add Clauses In Public-Private Contracts For ‘Unilateral Arbitrator Appointment’: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that government entities cannot include clauses for unilateral arbitrator appointments in public-private contracts, as these violate Article 14 of the Constitution, undermining fairness. The decision, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, applies to three-member arbitration panels, emphasizing equal treatment and impartiality in the arbitration process.