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Snap-on Tools Private Limited v. M/S Sai Teja Equipment & Anr.

Delhi HC24 Nov 2025ARB.P./1697/2025

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What is this about?

Section 11(6) petition seeking appointment of arbitrator over disputes under an Authorized Reseller Agreement; respondents denied executing any agreement. Court held disputes existed with an arbitration clause, appointed a sole arbitrator under DIAC aegis, kept all rights and contentions open.

What did the court decide?

Sole arbitrator (Mr. Mohit Paul, Advocate) appointed to adjudicate disputes under the agreement, under DIAC aegis and fee schedule.

Snap-on Tools Private Limited Vs M/S Sai Teja Equipment & Anr. — Arbitration | Delhi HC (2025)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- ARB.P. 1697/2025

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SNAP-ON TOOLS PRIVATE LIMITED .....Petitioner

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Through: Ms. Sharanya Bhatnagar and Ms. Sommya Rohtagi, Advocates

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versus

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M/S SAI TEJA EQUIPMENT & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Naveen K. Sharma, Advocate

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD

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O R D E R

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% 24.11.2025

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This Petition has been filed under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking appointment of an Arbitrator to adjudicate on the disputes which have arisen between the parties under the Authorized Reseller Agreement dated 11.01.2017.

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It is stated that the Petitioner entered into the agreement with Respondent No.1 through Respondent No.2 for the period between 01.01.2016 till 31.12.2018 for the manufacturing and marketing of automotive equipment and band-saw blades for industrial application and other activities permitted by the Government of India. It is stated that the Respondents have failed to comply with their obligations and, therefore, disputes have arisen between the parties. It is stated by the learned Counsel for the Petitioner that as on date about Rs. 59,28,991/- is due and payable by the Respondents.

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 01/12/2025 at 12:04:57

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Clause 13.12.3 of the Arbitration Clause indicates that the parties have decided to adjudicate their disputes through arbitration and the seat for arbitration shall be New Delhi, India. It is stated in the Arbitration Clause that the venue of arbitration is none other than New Delhi.

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It is stated that despite several Demand Notices cum Notice Invoking Arbitration, the amount has yet not been paid by the Respondents. It is stated by learned Counsel for the Respondents, in their reply dated 25.07.2025 that they have never entered into any such agreement with the Petitioner and all the documents filed, are false, incorrect and fabricated. The Petitioner has, therefore, approached this Court by filing the present Petition.

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In view of the fact that disputes have arisen between the parties and there is an arbitration clause in the Agreement, this Court is inclined to appoint an Arbitrator to adjudicate upon the disputes between the parties. 6. Accordingly, Mr. Mohit Paul, Adv. (Mob:9810841571) is appointed as the Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate upon the disputes between the parties. 7. The arbitration would take place under the aegis of the Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) and would abide by its rules and regulations. The learned Arbitrator shall be entitled to fees as per the Schedule of Fees maintained by the DIAC.

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The learned Arbitrator is also requested to file the requisite disclosure under Section 12(2) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act within two weeks of entering the reference. 9. All rights and contentions of the parties in relation to the claims/counter-claims are kept open, to be decided by the learned Arbitrator on their merits, in accordance with law.

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Needless to say, nothing in this order shall be construed as an

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 01/12/2025 at 12:04:57

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expression on the merits.

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The present petition stands disposed of in the above terms along with pending application(s), if any.

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SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD, J

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NOVEMBER 24, 2025 Prateek

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This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 01/12/2025 at 12:04:57

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