High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator for an insurance dispute arising from a fire incident via Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, designating DIAC for proceedings.
Appointed Justice Bhanumathi (Retd.) as Sole Arbitrator; directed proceedings under DIAC Rules.
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UNITED INDIA INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED ..... Respondent Through: Mr. Abhishek Gola, Advocate (M: 9958789900).
CORAM: JUSTICE PRATHIBA M. SINGH O R D E R
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ARB.P. 436/2024
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stocks, buildings, plant and machinery, electrical fittings, wooden work, office equipment, and lifts, renewed periodically since 1990.
ARB.P. 436/2024
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since the file appears to have been closed, the decision on the same cannot be taken at this stage, as per ld. counsel.
PRATHIBA M. SINGH, J.
MAY 7, 2024/ mr/bh
ARB.P. 436/2024
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether a sole arbitrator can be appointed to adjudicate disputes arising from an insurance claim.
Whether the claim amount justifies appointment of a sole arbitrator despite the arbitration clause contemplating a panel.
2 provisions across 1 enactments
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UNITED INDIA INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
PRATHIBA M. SINGH
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