No Notice, No Arbitration: Section 21’s Strict Gateway
Introduction Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, acts as the gateway to arbitral proceedings. The landmark case of M/S D.P. Construction v. M/S Vishvaraj Environment Pvt. Ltd. firmly established that a valid notice under this provision must unequivocally communicate the sender’s intention to arbitrate and commence the process of appointing arbitrators. Merely outlining claims falls short; a […]
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