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Forum for Arbitration - Seat of the arbitral proceedings - The closest connection test strongly relied upon by Mr. Himani would only apply if it is unclear that a seat has been designated either by the parties or by the tribunal. In this case, the seat has clearly been designated both by the parties and by the tribunal, and has been accepted by both the parties - it is not possible to accept Mr. Himani’s contention that the seat of arbitration ought to be held to be Mumbai in the facts of the present case. - SC
Forum for Arbitration - Seat of the arbitral proceedings - The closest connection test strongly relied upon by Mr. Himani would only apply if it is unclear that a seat has been designated either by the parties or by the tribunal. In this case, the seat has clearly been designated both by the parties and by the tribunal, and has been accepted by both the parties - it is not possible to accept Mr. Himani’s contention that the seat of arbitration ought to be held to be Mumbai in the facts of the present case. - SC
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