Radico Khaitan Limited v. M/S Pandey Enterprises & Ors.
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – Appointment of arbitrator – Section 11(6) petition
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court, ARB.P. 893/2025, decided 07.05.2026 (Vikas Mahajan, J.): Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 petition by Radico Khaitan Limited against M/s Pandey Enterprises & Ors.; appointment of sole arbitrator for disputes under MoA dated 01.04.2022 and invoices bearing arbitration clauses (single arbitrator nominated unanimously / sole arbitrator appointed by Radico Khaitan Limited; seat Delhi); respondents admitted existence of arbitration clause and raised no objection; mediation at Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre not settled; Mr. Abhishek Grover, Advocate appointed sole arbitrator; arbitration under DIAC aegis and Rules; declaration under Section 12 required; rights and contentions left open; petition allowed and disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Petition allowed; dispute referred to arbitration of Mr. Abhishek Grover, Advocate as sole arbitrator; arbitration to be held under the aegis of Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), Delhi High Court, Sher Shah Road, New Delhi – 110003 and governed by the Rules of DIAC including as to remuneration of the arbitrator; arbitrator to furnish a declaration under Section 12 of the Act prior to entering upon the reference; all rights and contentions of the parties left open for adjudication by the arbitrator; petition stands disposed of.