16 September 2021 | PVR Limited v. Tirupati Buildings and Offices Private Limited | Arb P 543/2021| C Hari Shankar J | Delhi High Court | 2021 SCC OnLine Del 4446

While appointing an arbitrator, the Delhi High Court rejected the objection that the pre-arbitral mechanism was not followed. The agreement provided for an attempt to amicable resolve before commencing arbitration. However, notices and letters sent by petitioner were not answered. Hari Shankar J said, “no purpose whatsoever would be served in exploring the possibility of any amicable resolution at this stage. Needless to say, even after the appointment of the arbitrator, it would always be open to the parties to resolve the disputes amicably.”

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