#Franchise agreement

The Supreme Court held that an exclusive jurisdiction clause selecting Goa courts fixes the arbitral seat, invalidating the Delhi High Court’s Section 11(6) appointment and clarifying that such clauses override venue provisions for parties and courts.

The Bombay HC granted an interim injunction under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, restraining non-signatory associate Udayak Agro from ‘SURE’ water and confidential information, applying Section 9 to indirect breaches and setting a 4-week disclosure deadline.

Bombay High Court dismisses Section 9 petition for interim disclosure, holding that shareholder's prior acquiescence in franchise fee deductions negates urgency for pre-arbitration relief.