Arbitration Act 1996 – S. 34 – Once the “Seat” has been chosen, it would then amount to an exclusive jurisdiction clause so far as Court of the Seat is concerned.

 It has been held by the Hon'ble Supreme Court that if both the parties have chosen the seat of arbitration at New Delhi, court of Delhi, will have the exclusive jurisdiction to entertain and hear the dispute under Section 34 of the Act. It has been held by the Hon'ble Supreme Court that once the “Seat” has been chosen, it would then amount to an exclusive jurisdiction clause so far as Court of the Seat is concerned.

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