Suresh Ghisulalji Mehta v. Modern Realinfra Pvt. Ltd.
Case brief
What is this about?
Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 appointment of sole arbitrator; Commercial Arbitration Application No. 116 of 2026, Bombay High Court (OOCJ), Sandeep V. Marne J., decided 10 April 2026; applicants Suresh Ghisulalji Mehta & Anr. v. Modern Realinfra Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.; disputes out of two Memoranda of Understanding dated 26 May 2015; consent appointment of Ms. Alpana Ghone as sole Arbitrator; disclosure under Sections 11(8) and 12(1); fees per Bombay High Court (Fee Payable to Arbitrators) Rules, 2018 shared equally; merits left open; allowed and disposed, no costs.
What did the court decide?
Commercial Arbitration Application allowed and disposed of: Ms. Alpana Ghone appointed sole Arbitrator; copy of order to be communicated to her within one week; statutory disclosure under Sections 11(8) and 12(1) within two weeks; arbitrator's fees as per the Bombay High Court (Fee Payable to Arbitrators) Rules, 2018, arbitral costs and fees borne equally by the parties subject to the final Award; all merits issues/contentions kept open; no order as to costs.