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Counter claim in arbitration

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Section 31(3) Arbitration Act | Counter-Claim Against Co-Respondent Maintainable Under Arbitration Agreement : Kerala HC
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|Kerala High Court

Section 31(3) Arbitration Act | Counter-Claim Against Co-Respondent Maintainable Under Arbitration Agreement : Kerala HC

Kerala High Court rules that a counter-claim by one respondent against a co-respondent is maintainable under the arbitration agreement, overriding procedural limitations under the CPC. The decision clarifies that arbitration agreements prevail over technical objections, enabling broader dispute resolution in multi-party commercial disputes.