#Section 21 notice

The Delhi High Court held that for Section 11(6) applications, the limitation period begins only upon formal rejection of a claim, not from preliminary correspondence. The court also ruled that the mandatory mediation period under the contract must be excluded from the limitation calculation, appointing a sole arbitrator in a duty-free shop licence dispute with AAI.

Bombay High Court holds that a Section 21 notice under the Arbitration Act remains valid even if it deviates from the arbitration agreement's procedural requirements, prioritizing substance over form. The ruling reinforces party autonomy in arbitration, ensuring disputes proceed to adjudication despite minor procedural lapses.