Hemant D. Shah Huf vs Chittaranjan D. Shah Huf

Hemant D. Shah Huf vs Chittaranjan D. Shah Huf on 12 October, 2026 2026 INSC 1111 Non-Reportable IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CIVIL APPEAL NO. OF 2026 (Arising out of SLP (C) No.26474 of 2026) Hemant D. Shah HUF & Anr. ...Appellant(s) Versus Chittaranjan D. Shah HUF & Ors. ...Respondent(s) JUDGMENT K. VINOD CHANDRAN, J. Leave granted. 2. ‘Veritable Party’ in a constituted arbitration is a vexing question that props up oftener than ever, which question has to be determined more on the facts; the multiple aspects arising therefrom, which cannot be put down in a strait jacket formula. 3. We have heard Sri Ashim Sood, learned Counsel for the appellants, Sri Sanjay Sarin, learned Counsel for the 1st Signature Not Verified and 2nd respondents and Sri Ritin Rai, learned Senior Counsel Digitally signed by CHANDRESH Date: 2026.10.12 15:51:36 IST Reason: for the 3rd and 4th respondents. CA@ SLP (C) No.26474 of 2026 Page 1 of 10 4. The issue is with respect to whether the 2nd and 3rd respondents must be included in the arbitration; whom, if we find to be veritable parties on a prima facie consideration of the facts and circumstances, still the question would be open before the Arbitrator appointed. 5. The High Court, considering the application under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 19961, first considered the aspect of limitation, especially since there was an earlier Arbitral Award at the instance of the appellants themselves, which was set aside under Section 34 of the said Act. T…