The article urges a larger bench of the Supreme Court to address the conflation of venue and seat in arbitration clauses.

The author explains the decision in Arcelor Mittal and thereafter examines the impact that it has on emergency awards in India.

The authors examine the judgment of the Supreme Court in PASL v. GE that pertained to selection of a foreign seat by Indian parties.

The author examines a recent ruling of the Supreme Court and highlights its re-affirmation to the principle of party autonomy.