Zahid Hasan & Anr. v. M/S Neo Developers Pvt. Ltd.
Case brief
What is this about?
ARB.P. 1492/2025, Delhi High Court order dated 25.02.2026 by Justice Avneesh Jhingan; Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 appointment of sole arbitrator Ms. Kartika Sharma with party consent; petitioners Zahid Hasan & Anr.; respondent M/s Neo Developers Pvt. Ltd.; respondent counsel raised no objection; office report noted mediation failed; arbitrator fees governed by Schedule IV of the Act; Section 12 compliance before entering upon reference; Court expressed no opinion on merits; claims and counter claims left open before arbitrator.
What did the court decide?
Appointment of Ms. Kartika Sharma, Advocate, as sole arbitrator (with the consent of the parties) for adjudication of the disputes between the parties; fees per Schedule IV of the Act; Section 12 compliance required before entering upon reference. ¶¶13