LatestLegal Updates 19 September 2026
Delhi High Court Rules Rigid Arbitration Rules Limit Arbitrator Availability
The Delhi High Court rejected Steel Authority of India Ltd's plea to modify the arbitration clause, ruling that the strict conflict‑of‑law provisions in the ICA Maritime Arbitration Rules, especially Rule 5 and Explanation 3, create a scarcity of qualified arbitrators and risk delaying maritime dispute resolution. The decision highlights the need for more flexible arbitration frameworks to ensure efficient commercial litigation.
The Delhi High Court dismissed SAIL's request to change the arbitration clause, stating that the ICA Maritime Arbitration Rules' strict conflict‑of‑law provisions narrow the pool of available arbitrators, potentially slowing maritime dispute settlements.
- Rule 5 and Explanation 3 are considered overly restrictive.
- Court warned that such rigidity hampers timely resolution in the maritime sector.
For the full judgment, see the source article.
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