It may be prudent for the SC to issue clarifications with respect to the various matters in question which remain unanswered in NN Global.

The author analyses NN Global by comparing it to the pre-conditions of this judgment and its impact on the arbitration mechanism in India.

Authors discuss the nature of the requirement of notice of arbitration as to whether serving it is compulsory or a mere technicality.

The author remarks that in India, the average disposal time of Section 34 applications is alarmingly high and discusses possible solutions.

The Supreme Court must advance an interpretation of second proviso to Section 36(3) based on some guidelines and the scope of Section 34.

Per the author, the Indian jurisprudence lacks a coherent test to determine whether a pre-arbitral clause is mandatory or directory.