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Omicron Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. v. Yan Engineers

Delhi HC29 Aug 2024ARB.P./793/2024

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What is this about?

This is an arbitration reference petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 filed by Omicron Energy Solutions against Yan Engineers regarding a Distribution Agreement dispute. The Court, noting the lack of party consensus and the respondent's lack of objection, referred the dispute to the DIAC for arbitration.

What did the court decide?

Disputed referred to DIAC for investigation, report and adjudication subject to DIAC rules and regulations.

Omicron Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Vs Yan Engineers — Specific Performance | Delhi HC (2024)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- ARB.P. 793/2024

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OMICRON ENERGY SOLUTIONS PVT LTD .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Amit Prabhat Deshpandey and Mr. Rajesh Pandit Arya, Advocates

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versus

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YAN ENGINEERS .....Respondent Through: Mr. Sourabh Gupta, Mr. Puneet Yadav and Mr. Akshansh Gupta, Advocate

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C. HARI SHANKAR

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ORDER (ORAL)

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% 29.08.2024

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1. This is a petition filed under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996¹ , for reference of the disputes between the parties to arbitration.

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2. The dispute arises in the context of a Distribution Agreement dated 28 September 2020 executed between the parties. Clause 14.3 of the said agreement envisages resolution of disputes by arbitration, and reads thus :

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“14.3 Law and Jurisdiction. This Agreement, including the issue of its valid conclusion and its pre- and post-contractual effects shall exclusively be governed by the laws of India (with the exception of conflict of law rules). All disputes arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be finally settled in accordance with provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Parties agree that the arbitrator is to be appointed by OMICRON and all proceedings will take place in New Delhi. All costs of Arbitration will be shared equally between the parties to the

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1 “the 1996 Act”, hereinafter Signature Not Verified

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Signature Not Verified

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Digitally Signed By:CHANDRASHEKHARAN HARI SHANKAR Signing Date: 31.0 8.2024 14:46:07

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Digitally Signed By: AJIT KUMAR ARB.P. 793/2024 Signing Da te:3 1.08.2024 14:47:06

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dispute.”

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3. As disputes arose between the parties, the petitioner addressed a notice to the respondent under Section 21 of the 1996 Act on 5 February 2024 seeking reference of the disputes to arbitration. However, the respondent did not respond to the aforesaid notice.

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4. It is in these circumstances that the petitioner has approached this Court under Section 11(6) of the 1996 Act for appointment of an Arbitrator as parties have not been able to arrive at a consensus in that regard.

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5. Mr. Sourabh Gupta, learned Counsel for the respondent, submits that respondent has no objection to the appointment of an arbitrator.

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6. It is stated that the claim amount is in the region of ₹41 lakhs.

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7. Accordingly, the dispute stands referred to the DIAC to appoint a suitable arbitrator to arbitrate on the dispute between the parties.

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8. The arbitration shall take place under the aegis of the DIAC and would abide by its rules and regulations.

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9. The learned arbitrator shall be entitled to fees as per schedule of fees maintained by the DIAC.

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10. The learned arbitrator is also requested to file the requisite

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Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed By: AJIT KUMAR ARB.P. 793/2024 Signing Da te:3 1.08.2024 14:47:06

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Signature Not Verified

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Digitally Signed By:CHANDRASHEKHARAN HARI SHANKAR Signing Date: 31.0 8.2024 14:46:07

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disclosure under Section 12(2) of the 1996 Act within a week of entering on reference.

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11. All questions of fact and law shall remain open to be urged before the learned arbitrator.

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12. The petition stands disposed of in the aforesaid terms.

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C.HARI SHANKAR, J

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AUGUST 29, 2024 dsn

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Signature Not Verified

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Signature Not Verified

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Digitally Signed Page 3 of 3 By:CHANDRASHEKHARANHARI SHANKAR Signing Date: 31.0 8.2024 14:46:07

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Digitally Signed By: AJIT KUMAR ARB.P. 793/2024 Signing Da te:3 1.08.2024 14:47:06

Omicron Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. v. Yan Engineers

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