INDIA METERS LTD., MADRAS versus PUNJAB STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD AND ORS.
No concluded contract existed between the parties as essential terms regarding payment and furnishing of bank guarantee were not mutually agreed upon; hence the arbitration clause could not be enforced.
- Parties
- Appellant: India Meters Ltd., Madras; Respondent: Punjab State Electricity Board
- Jurisdiction
- India
- Judgment Date
- 02 September 1992
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Appeal / Final Judgment on Appeal From High Court
- Outcome
- Appeal allowed
- Legal Topics
- Formation of Contract, Existence of Arbitration Agreement, Tender Terms and Conditions, Bank Guarantee, Security Deposit
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Parties
India Meters Ltd., Madras
Appellant
Punjab State Electricity Board
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Judgment on Appeal From High Court
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether a concluded contract existed between the parties
- 2 Whether the arbitration clause could be enforced
Ratio Decidendi
No concluded contract existed between the parties as essential terms regarding payment and furnishing of bank guarantee were not mutually agreed upon; hence the arbitration clause could not be enforced.
Court Disposition
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Judgment of High Court dated 23.4.1991 set aside
- Decision of Subordinate Judge affirmed
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