This order allows a petition under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, appointing a Sole Arbitrator for lease disputes. The court directs mediation before the arbitrator can proceed.
Petition allowed. DIAC directed to appoint Sole Arbitrator. Reference to arbitrator stayed for 12 weeks for mediation.
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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
JUBILANT FOODWORKS LIMITED .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Mayank Mehandru, Ms. Charu Tandon, Mr. Avinash Bhalla, Mr. Nikhil Kharaliya, Mr. Raghav Tandon, Ms. Liza Popli, Advs.
versus
GRS REALCON PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Gaurav Raj Grover, Adv.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASMEET SINGH O R D E R % 14.08.2024
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from the leased premises, the respondents did not permit the same.
“9.2 In case of any dispute or difference arising out of or in relation to this Lease Deed, then the same shall be resolved and settled with the provision of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 or any statutory modification or re-enactments thereof. The place of Arbitration shall be New Delhi.”
JASMEET SINGH, J
AUGUST 14, 2024/NG Click here to check corrigendum, if any
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether there is a valid arbitration agreement between the parties in the Lease Deed.
Whether the High Court shall appoint a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Whether the parties should be referred to mediation before the Reference to Arbitrator.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Jubilant Foodworks Limited
GRS Realcon Private Limited
Jasmeet Singh
As recorded by the court registry
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