M/S Nsc Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – Section 11 petition for appointment of arbitrator – Respondent, on instructions, had no objection to reference
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court, ARB.P. 2091/2025, M/S NSC Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India, order dated 25.02.2026 by Avneesh Jhingan, J. Consent appointment of Mr. Dharmesh Sharma, former High Court Judge, as sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996; fees governed by Schedule IV; Section 12 compliance before entering upon reference; no merits decided. Keywords: Section 11, appointment of arbitrator, consent reference, Schedule IV fees, Section 12 disclosure, sole arbitrator.
What did the court decide?
Appointment of Mr. Dharmesh Sharma, High Court Judge (Retd.), as sole arbitrator, with the consent of the parties, to adjudicate the disputes between the parties; fees per Schedule IV of the Act; Section 12 compliance directed; copy of order to be forwarded to the arbitrator. ¶11