Seat vs Venue in Arbitration
April 29, 2026 7:38 amIn J&K Economic Reconstruction Agency v. Rash Builders India Pvt. Ltd., the Supreme Court clarified that the seat determines supervisory jurisdiction, while the venue is merely the location of hearings.
Even if proceedings occur elsewhere, courts at the seat retain exclusive authority.
Watch to avoid one of the most critical mistakes in arbitration law.