Sony India Private Limited v. Tirupati Enterpises
Case brief
What is this about?
Sony India Private Limited v. Tirupati Enterpises (name as printed) — Delhi High Court, ARB.P. 9/2024, 11.03.2026, Avneesh Jhingan J. — Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 — appointment of sole arbitrator — Clause 13, Service Agreement dated 12.03.2014, renewed 01.04.2016 — prior award dated 18.07.2019 set aside 18.05.2023 under Section 34 for appointment in violation of amended Section 12(5) — Section 21 notice dated 02.06.2023 unanswered — respondent proceeded ex parte vide order dated 25.02.2026 after service by publication — Ms. Anu Solanki appointed sole arbitrator — fees per Schedule IV — Section 12 disclosure compliance — no opinion on merits.
What did the court decide?
Appointment of Ms. Anu Solanki, Advocate, as sole arbitrator for adjudication of the disputes between the parties; arbitrator's fees per Schedule IV of the Act; compliance with Section 12 required before entering upon reference.