Mere Delay in Initiating Arbitration Proceedings Not Sufficient to Void Arbitration Agreement: Telangana HC

The Telangana High Court held that mere delay in initiating arbitration proceedings will not invalidate the process if the arbitration clause remains valid and enforceable and unrevoked.

The Court emphasized that arbitration can proceed even after a substantial lapse of time unless the agreement is itself void. The judgment came in response to a plea where one party objected to arbitration, citing delay.

The Court rejected the objection, stating that limitation issues must be decided by the arbitrator, not the court.