The Supreme Court has upheld a tribunal’s discretion to condone Doosan Power’s 84-day delay in filing its defence, ruling that arbitral rules “are meant to guide and not bind.” The Court rejected Aneja Constructions’ plea, affirming party autonomy remains subject to fairness and justice.
The Supreme Court will hear if arbitral tribunals in India can go beyond institutional arbitration rules agreed by parties, citing equity and “interest of justice.” The case comes from a dispute between Aneja Constructions and Doosan Power Systems.
The Supreme Court of India reviewed a plea regarding the consolidation of 15 lawsuits related to the Mathura Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute, initially ordered by the Allahabad High Court. The Supreme Court supported this consolidation as it serves the interests of justice and stated the plea could be raised later.
