M/S Amplus Power Supply Pvt. Ltd. v. Cabt Elektra Private Limited
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court arbitration petition (ARB.P. 1869/2024, decided 09.04.2025, Hon'ble Justice Jasmeet Singh) under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: M/S Amplus Power Supply Pvt. Ltd. (petitioner) sought appointment of a Sole Arbitrator against Cabt Elektra Private Limited (respondent, unrepresented, no reply filed) over defaults in payment under an Electric Vehicle Lease Agreement dated 28.03.2023; clause 22 arbitration invoked on 23.05.2024. Petition allowed: Ms. Kumud Singh (Advocate) appointed Sole Arbitrator; proceedings under DIAC; remuneration per DIAC (Administrative Cost and Arbitrators’ Fees) Rules, 2018; Section 12 declaration required; all rights and contentions left open; petition disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Appointment of Ms. Kumud Singh (Advocate) as Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the parties; arbitration to be conducted under the aegis of DIAC, Delhi High Court; arbitrator's remuneration per DIAC (Administrative Cost and Arbitrators’ Fees) Rules, 2018; declaration under Section 12 required prior to entering the reference; all rights, contentions, arbitrability objections, claims/counter-claims and merits left open; parties directed to approach the arbitrator within two weeks; petition disposed of in those terms.