Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 17-07-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Hala Kamel Zabal (petitioner) vs Arya Trading Ltd & Ors (respondents).
- Origin: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 22910/2026 arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 06-02-2026 in FAO(OS)(COMM) No. 230/2024 of the Delhi High Court.
- Issue: Power of High Courts to appoint arbitrators in International Commercial Arbitration, with conflicting judgments nationwide; reference to pending Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 1885/2026 against a Madhya Pradesh High Court judgment.
- Counsel: Senior Counsel Senthil Jagadeeshan for petitioner; Shyam Divan for respondents.
Observations & Directions
- The Court noted the existence of conflicting judgments on the arbitrator‑appointment power and the pending SLPA No. 1885/2026.
- It issued notice and directed that the matter be tagged with Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 1885/2026.
- The Court directed that proceedings under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 shall continue and that final orders shall be passed until the pending Special Leave Petition is decided.
- Liberty was granted to fix an early date of hearing.
Final Outcome
- Arbitration proceedings under Section 34 will proceed uninterrupted; final orders will be rendered pending the decision of SLPA No. 1885/2026.
Topics: Arbitration; Court Proceedings