Mafatlal Industries Limited v. Mark Enterprises
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – Section 11 – Appointment of sole Arbitrator
Case brief
What is this about?
Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 appointment of sole Arbitrator; Mafatlal Industries Limited v. M/s. Mark Enterprises and Ors.; Commercial Arbitration Application No.607 of 2025; Bombay High Court (OOCJ); Sandeep V. Marne J; decided 7 April 2026; Agreement dated 15 February 2021; existence of arbitration clause; seat of arbitration Mumbai; Megha Chandra appointed sole Arbitrator; respondents ex parte despite service (order dated 17 February 2026); disclosure under Section 11(8) and Section 12(1); Bombay High Court (Fee Payable to Arbitrators) Rules 2018; rights and contentions kept open; application disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Application under Section 11 disposed of by appointing Ms. Megha Chandra, Advocate, as sole Arbitrator; Applicant to communicate the order to the Arbitrator within one week and provide contact particulars of the parties; Arbitrator to forward statutory Statement of Disclosure under Section 11(8) read with Section 12(1) within 2 weeks; parties to appear before the Arbitrator as directed; fees per Bombay High Court (Fee Payable to Arbitrators) Rules, 2018 borne equally, subject to final Award; all rights and contentions of the parties kept open.