ISSUE:
Whether a party can appoint an arbitrator after the expiry of 30 days from the date of demand to do so, in a case falling under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996?
RULE:
Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 reads that when a party has failed to act as required by procedure, or when the parties fail to reach an amicable solution, they may request the Supreme Court or as the case may be, the High Court to take necessary steps or direct orders, unless the agreement between the disputing parties prescribes other means for the same.