M/S C. Gopal Reddy and Co. v. National Highways Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.
Case brief
What is this about?
Section 11 appointment of arbitrator; Section 21 notice; Section 12 disclosures; Schedule IV fees; Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996; consent reference (respondent raised no objection); NHIDCL National Highways Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd; EPC contract Package-II NH-129A Peren–Dimapur Nagaland; NH(O)-TSP; termination of contract; prior Section 9 petition and order dated 10.04.2023 suggesting arbitration; Article 26.3 Contract Agreement dated 17.08.2021; M/S C. Gopal Reddy and Co.; Justice Sharad Arvind Bodbe appointed sole arbitrator; Avneesh Jhingan, J; Delhi High Court ARB.P. 345/2026; order dated 20.05.2026.
What did the court decide?
Appointment of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sharad Arvind Bodbe (printed as Former Chief Justice of India, Mobile No. 9871234803) as sole arbitrator; arbitrator's fees governed by Schedule IV of the Act; arbitrator to comply with Section 12 before entering upon reference; copy of order to be forwarded to the arbitrator.