M/S Sargakshetra Charitable Trust v. M/S Innovative Project Management Services Private Limited
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – Section 11
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court, ARB.P. 1637/2024, order dated 14.05.2025, Jasmeet Singh, J. — Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 petition allowed; sole arbitrator (Mr. Arun Kumar Sharma, Advocate) appointed for disputes under Fund Raising Service Agreement dated 12.06.2023 (Rs. 4.7 crores) between M/s Sargakshetra Charitable Trust and M/s Innovative Project Management Services Pvt. Ltd.; arbitration clause 6.1; legal notice dated 19.07.2024; mediation failed; respondent had no objection; arbitration under DIAC aegis and rules; DIAC (Administrative Cost and Arbitrators’ Fees) Rules 2018; Section 12 declaration; arbitrability and all contentions left open; approach arbitrator within two weeks.
What did the court decide?
Appointment of Mr. Arun Kumar Sharma, Advocate, as Sole Arbitrator; arbitration to be conducted under the aegis and rules of DIAC; arbitrator's remuneration per DIAC (Administrative Cost and Arbitrators’ Fees) Rules, 2018; declaration under Section 12 of the Act before entering the reference; all rights, contentions, arbitrability questions, preliminary objections, claims/counterclaims and merits left open; parties to approach the arbitrator within two weeks; petition disposed of in these terms.