Prime Infra-Uild Private Limited v. Twenty First Century Iron and Steels Limited
Case brief
What is this about?
Substitute arbitrator appointment; Section 14 Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996; recusal of Sole Arbitrator; DIAC; consent-based appointment of Justice P.S. Teji, former Judge, Delhi High Court; Section 12 disclosure; O.M.P. (T) (COMM.) 57/2025; PRIME INFRA-BUILD PRIVATE LIMITED v TWENTY FIRST CENTURY IRON AND STEELS LIMITED; MoU dated 23.09.2023 terminated vide notice dated 18.01.2025; Section 9 petition O.M.P. (I) (COMM.) 56/2025; Delhi High Court, 14.07.2025.
What did the court decide?
With the consent of the parties, Mr. Justice P.S. Teji, former Judge of this Court, appointed as substitute Arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the parties; arbitral proceedings to be held under the aegis of DIAC as per its Rules; Arbitrator's fee as per DIAC (Administrative Cost & Arbitrators' Fees) Rules 2018; disclosure under Section 12 of the 1996 Act required before entering upon reference.