Case brief
What is this about?
Section 11(5)/(6) appointment of sole arbitrator; Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996; EPC Agreement 07.01.2020 clause 26.3; National Highway 754K tender; L1 bidder; Section 21 invocation notice 31.08.2024; consent appointment of retired Delhi High Court judge G.S. Sistani; DIAC administration; Fourth Schedule fee; Section 12 disclosure; arbitrability and all contentions left open; Union of India/NHAI respondent; Delhi High Court ARB.P.; Jasmeet Singh; order dated 04.04.2025.
What did the court decide?
Appointment of Mr. Justice G.S. Sistani (Retired Judge, Delhi High Court) as Sole Arbitrator under Sections 11(5) and (6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with arbitration to be conducted under the aegis of DIAC, remuneration per the Fourth Schedule, declaration under Section 12 before entering the reference, and parties to approach the arbitrator within two weeks; all rights and contentions left open.