Supreme Court set aside High Court, granting Elecon Engineering’s arbitration request against Bharat Rail Bijlee Company.
Court held the Collaborator is a veritable party to the contract and can invoke the arbitration clause.
Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh appointed sole arbitrator; arbitration proceedings to begin within 15 days of judgment receipt.
Judgment dated 7 May 2026 directs registry to inform parties of arbitrator appointment and related procedural steps.