Ajanta Builders Private Limited v. Amit Bishnoi & Ors.
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – Section 11(6) – appointment of sole arbitrator
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court, ARB.P. 372/2025 (decided 19.03.2025, Jasmeet Singh, J): petition under Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 by Ajanta Builders Pvt Ltd against Amit Bishnoi & Ors seeking appointment of arbitrator for disputes over unpaid maintenance charges under Maintenance Agreement dated 12.01.2018 (Clause 9.23 arbitration; Element One project, Gurugram); arbitration invoked by legal notice dated 25.10.2024; uncontested petition allowed; Mr. Ajay Vikram Singh appointed Sole Arbitrator under DIAC aegis; rights and contentions including arbitrability left open.
What did the court decide?
Appointment of Mr. Ajay Vikram Singh, Advocate, as Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes; arbitration to be conducted under the aegis of DIAC with remuneration per the DIAC (Administrative Cost and Arbitrators’ Fees) Rules, 2018; declaration under Section 12 before entering reference; parties to approach the arbitrator within two weeks.