Supreme Court enforces Arbitration Clause in unsigned contract, reverses Delhi HC ruling.
The Supreme Court held that a valid arbitration agreement existed between the parties based on their conduct and email correspondence, despite the contract not being signed by one party. The disputes must be referred to arbitration in London.
Court: Supreme Court of India
Case: Civil Appeal No. 11067 of 2025 (@ SLP(C) No. 27985 of 2019) – Glencore International AG vs. M/s. Shree Ganesh Metals & Anr.
Date of Judgement: August 25, 2025
Act: Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Sections 44 & 45)