#Election of Remedies

A pending civil suit on the same subject matter bars parallel arbitration under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996. It reinforces election of remedies barring duplicate forum litigation in partnership disputes.

Landowners who pursue enhanced compensation through judicial reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act cannot later claim higher benefits under Maharashtra's Government Resolution 1983. The Bombay HC affirms this as a valid election of remedies, preventing dual recovery and ensuring administrative consistency for affected landowners.