In Kerala a person was charged for sedition when he did not stand up while the National Anthem was being played in a Cinema Hall and started hooting. Why did the Court rely on the general law (IPC) when we have special laws for respecting the National Emblems? Also if a person does not stand up for the National Anthem and does not hoot or comment will it still be termed as Sedition?

A and B are two parties who entered into an agreement. A is a USA based company and B is an Indian Company, with headquarters in Pune. As per the Agreement, parties were to submit for Arbitration before the New York International Arbitration Center. A terminates the agreement on grounds of misrepresentation. B, files case before the Bombay High Court. Can B file suit before the Bombay High Court if the Agreement provides for Arbitration in New York? What defence can A possibly take? Please provide laws and case laws applicable with this regard.