Supreme Court clarifies: Manufacturing contracts aren't works contracts u/s 2(k); High Court overstepped in arbitration case.

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....Importantly, a contract for manufacture simpliciter is not a works contract under the definition provided under Section 2(k) - It is a settled law that the interpretation of contracts in such cases shall generally not be done in the writ jurisdiction. Further, the mere fact that the Gujarat Act might apply may not be sufficient for the writ courts to entertain the plea of Respondent No. 1 to challenge the ruling of the arbitrator under Section 16 of the Arbitration Act. - The High Court erred in utilizing its discretionary power available under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution herein- SC....