CourtSupreme Court of India
Citation2026 INSC 368
Decision15 April 2026
PracticeArbitration & Dispute Resolution
What the Court held
The Supreme Court revisited the distinction between the juridical seat and the physical venue of arbitration when determining which court exercises supervisory jurisdiction over a challenge to the award.
Why it matters
Drafting the seat clause is a jurisdictional decision. Parties should not assume that the place where hearings occur necessarily determines the court that supervises the arbitration.
Practice note
Arbitration clauses should separately and unambiguously address seat, venue, governing law and court jurisdiction where the transaction permits.
Judgment source
The source below is provided so the proposition, factual context and operative directions can be checked against the judgment before professional reliance.
Verified judgment sourceJ&K Economic Reconstruction Agency v. Rash Builders India Private Limited — 2026 INSC 368CRUX case briefs are editorial summaries for general information. The judgment text remains controlling.
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