M/S Mash Biofuels Private Limited v. M/S Punjab Carbonic Pvt. Ltd.
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – Section 11 – Appointment of arbitrator
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court order dated 20.01.2026 in ARB.P. 1920/2025 (M/s Mash Biofuels Private Limited v. M/s Punjab Carbonic Pvt. Ltd.; Avneesh Jhingan, J): Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 petition allowed; mediation failed; respondent had no serious objection; Justice Permod Kohli (Retd.) appointed sole arbitrator with parties' consent; proceedings under DIAC; fee per fee schedule; Section 12 compliance before entering upon reference; no opinion expressed on merits; claims/counterclaims permitted before arbitrator.
What did the court decide?
Appointment of Justice Mr. Permod Kohli (Retd.), with the consent of the parties, as sole arbitrator; arbitral proceedings to be held under the aegis of DIAC with the arbitrator's fee fixed as per the fee schedule. ¶16