This judgment deals with whether non-signatory group companies can be referred to arbitration under Section 11 without prima facie proof of consent.

Case Snapshot

• Case Name: New Consolidated Construction Company Limited v. Limitless Contracting Private Limited & Ors.

• Citation / Neutral Citation: 2026:BHC-OS:21270

• High Court: Bombay High Court, Ordinary Original Civil Jurisdiction, Commercial Division

• Bench: Justice Amit Borkar

• Date of Judgment: September 29, 2026

• Area of Law: Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996; Section 11; non-signatories; group of companies doctrine; consent to arbitration

Judgment Headline

Bombay HC Refuses Arbitration Against Non-Signatory Group Companies Without Prima Facie Consent

The Judgment in One Line

Bombay High Court appointed an arbitrator only against the signatory contractor, refusing to refer non-signatory landowner and purchaser to arbitration absent prima facie proof of consent.

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