Dilshad Khan v. Gnct of Delhi
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – Sections 14(1)(b) and 15(1)(a) – Appointment of substitute Arbitrator
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Delhi High Court, O.M.P.(T)(COMM.) 91/2025, Jyoti Singh, J., order dated 12.09.2025: Petition by Dilshad Khan against GNCT of Delhi under Sections 14(1)(b) and 15(1)(a) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking appointment of a substitute arbitrator following recusal of the Sole Arbitrator vide order dated 29.04.2025 (issues framed 28.01.2025) in disputes over a Work Order for comprehensive maintenance, annual repair and special repair of civil works at Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital, Ashok Vihar, Phase IV, New Delhi; arose out of Section 9 petition O.M.P.(I)(COMM.) 68/2024 in which the Court had appointed the Sole Arbitrator; Mr. Justice Vineet Saran, former Judge of the Supreme Court, appointed as substitute Arbitrator by consent; fee per Fourth Schedule of the 1996 Act; Section 12 disclosure required; proceedings to resume from earlier stage; no opinion on merits; petition disposed of.