Alan Mervyn Arthur Stephenson vs J. Xavier Jayarajan
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Alan Mervyn Arthur Stephenson vs J. Xavier Jayarajan is a Supreme Court of India decision dated October 14, 2025 (citation: insc-2025-1228). A UK-based petitioner sought appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration Act in a partnership dispute. The Supreme Court dismissed the petition, finding the claims were hopelessly barred by limitation as the cause of action arose well before the notice of arbitration. The bench comprised Justices B.R. Gavai and K. Vinod Chandran. The judgment was delivered by Justice K. Vinod Chandran.
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Summary
A UK-based petitioner sought appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration Act in a partnership dispute. The Supreme Court dismissed the petition, finding the claims were hopelessly barred by limitation as the cause of action arose well before the notice of arbitration.
What was the outcome of Alan Mervyn Arthur Stephenson vs J. Xavier Jayarajan?
A UK-based petitioner sought appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration Act in a partnership dispute. The Supreme Court dismissed the petition, finding the claims were hopeles...
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2025-1228)