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| 2024 SLG 5123 2024 SLD 5123 = 2024 CLD 531 |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
Civil Appeal No. 722 of 2012 (Against the judgment of Lahore High Court, Lahore, dated 14.5.2012, passed in Civil Revision No.691/2012)
Present: Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, Athar Minallah and Irfan Saadat Khan, JJ
Zahid F. Ebrahim, Advocate Supreme Court for Appellant (in C.A. No. 722 of 2012) and the
Respondent (in C.A. No. 2649 of 2016). Uzair Karamat Bhandari, Advocate Supreme Court, Tariq Aziz, Advocate-on-Record, Sheikh Muhammad Ali, Advocate Supreme Court assisted by Ali Uzair Bhandari, Advocate for
Respondent (in C.A. No. 722 of 2012) the Appellant (in C.A. No. 2649 of 2016) Ch. Aamir ur Rehman, Addl. A.G.P. for the Federation (On Court's call). Assisted by Muhammad Hassan Ali and Umer A. Ranjha, Law Clerks.
Civil Appeal No. 722 of 2012 (Against the judgment of Lahore High Court, Lahore, dated 14.5.2012, passed in Civil Revision No.691/2012)
Present: Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, Athar Minallah and Irfan Saadat Khan, JJ
Zahid F. Ebrahim, Advocate Supreme Court for Appellant (in C.A. No. 722 of 2012) and the
Respondent (in C.A. No. 2649 of 2016). Uzair Karamat Bhandari, Advocate Supreme Court, Tariq Aziz, Advocate-on-Record, Sheikh Muhammad Ali, Advocate Supreme Court assisted by Ali Uzair Bhandari, Advocate for
Respondent (in C.A. No. 722 of 2012) the Appellant (in C.A. No. 2649 of 2016) Ch. Aamir ur Rehman, Addl. A.G.P. for the Federation (On Court's call). Assisted by Muhammad Hassan Ali and Umer A. Ranjha, Law Clerks.
TAISEI CORPORATION and another---Appellants
VERSUS
A.M. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (PVT.) LTD. and another---Respondents
Law: Recognition and Enforcement (Arbitration Agreements and Foreign Arbitral Awards) Ordinance, 2011
Section: 2(b), 2(c) & 2(e)
(a) Arbitration Act (X of 1940)-------Preamble---Arbitration, concept of---Minimal interference by courts in international commercial arbitration---Minimal interference and support for the arbitration by the courts as an alternate mode of dispute resolution, explained.The idea of arbitration is that of binding resolution of disputes accepted with serenity by those who bear its consequences because of their special trust in chosen decision makers. It is difficult for courts to achieve this kind of acceptance; public justice tends to be distant and impersonal. Arbitration is a private initiative. The idea of Arbitration is freedom reconciled with law. The philosophical premise is that people are free to arrange their private affairs as they see fit, provided that they do not offend public policy or mandatory law. Arbitration thus embodies the principles of autonomy and voluntariness, respecting the parties' freedom to design a process that best suits their needs. It reflects a philosophical shift towards self-governance in dispute resolution, allowing parties to choose their arbitrators and the applicable law, thereby creating a more tailored and potentially equitable outcome. The role of courts in the context of arbitration has therefore evolved with a trend towards minimal interference.Jan Paulsson, Idea of Arbitration, Oxford University Press (2013) ref.More significant is the minimal interference in international commercial arbitration that stands as a cornerstone in the resolution of cross-border commercial disputes, offering a preferred alternative to litigation in national courts for businesses worldwide. One of the foundational aspects of international commercial arbitration is its emphasis on neutrality, expeditiousness, efficiency and the ability to provide solutions tailored to the needs of international business transactions. International commercial arbitration plays a crucial role in resolving disputes arising from cross-border trade and commerce, expeditiously and efficiently. The global view on international commercial arbitration is therefore overwhelmingly positive, with businesses and legal professionals alike recognizing its benefits…
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