Disposed

Tata Capital Limited v. Madhav Diesels & Ors.

Delhi HC25 Feb 2026O.M.P. (T) (COMM.)/13/2026

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What is this about?

The Court, on the tendered applications of parties, appointed Mr. Kanwal Jeet Arora as Sole Arbitrator under the Delhi International Arbitration Centre to adjudicate disputes between Tata Capital Limited and Madhav Diesels/Madhav Auto, following the termination of the previous arbitrator's mandate under Section 14(1) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

What did the court decide?

Mr. Kanwal Jeet Arora appointed as Sole Arbitrator; petitions disposed of.

Tata Capital Limited Vs Madhav Diesels & Ors. — Arbitration | Delhi HC (2026)

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$~25 & 26

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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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Date of decision: 25.02.2026

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- O.M.P. (T) (COMM.) 13/2026

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TATA CAPITAL LIMITED .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Savyasachi K. Sahai, Ms. Madhumita Bagchi, Mr. Akash Yadav and Mr. Hardik Maurya, Advocates

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versus

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MADHAV DIESELS & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Ms. Charu Singhal, Advocate.

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- O.M.P. (T) (COMM.) 14/2026 & I.A. 3817/2026 (For exemption)

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TATA CAPITAL LIMITED .....Petitioner

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Through: Mr. Savyasachi K. Sahai, Ms. Madhumita Bagchi, Mr. Akash Yadav and Mr. Hardik Maurya, Advocates

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versus

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MADHAV AUTO & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Ms. Charu Singhal, Advocate.

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CORAM:

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARISH VAIDYANATHAN SHANKAR

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% JUDGEMENT (ORAL)

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HARISH VAIDYANATHAN SHANKAR, J.

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The present petitions have been filed under Section 15 of the

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Signature Not Verified

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Digitally Signed By:HARVINDER KAUR BHATIA Signing Date: 27.0 2.2026 14:25:44

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O.M.P.(T) (COMM.) 13/2026 & O.M.P.(T) (COMM.) 14/2026

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Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996¹ seeking the appointment of a substitute Arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute between the parties.

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Learned counsel for the parties submit that the Petitioner, by way of Petitions being ARB.P. 878/2021 & ARB.P. 877/2021, under Section 11(6) of the Act sought appointment of an Arbitrator in terms of Clause 12 of the Loan-cum-Guarantee Agreement dated 10.02.2020² .

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Vide two separate Orders dated 16.08.2022, Mr. Sanjivan Kumar Sarvaria, learned former District & Sessions Judge, Delhi was appointed as Arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute between the parties. 4. Learned counsel for the parties submit that vide Order dated 12.10.2025 [ Annexed as Document-2 in O.M.P. (T) (COMM.) 13/2026], learned Arbitrator has expressed his inability to continue with the matters on account of his heart treatment which is likely to continue for long and terminated the mandate under Section 14(1) of the Act.

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In view of the above, this Court requests Mr. Kanwal Jeet Arora, Former Principal District & Sessions Judge (email:

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xxxxxxxxxxxxx, and Mobile No.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) to enter into

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reference as a Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the parties.

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The arbitration would take place under the aegis of the Delhi International Arbitration Centre³ and would abide by its rules and regulations. The learned Arbitrator shall be entitled to fees as per the Schedule of Fees maintained by the DIAC.

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1 The Act

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2 Agreement

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3 DIAC

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Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed By:HARVINDER KAUR BHATIA O.M.P.(T) (COMM.) 13/2026 & O.M.P.(T) (COMM.) 14/2026 Signing Date: 27.0 2.2026 14:25:44

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The learned Arbitrator is also requested to file the requisite disclosure under Section 12 (2) of the Act within a week of entering of reference.

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The Registry is directed to send a receipt of this order to the learned arbitrator through all permissible modes, including through e- mail.

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All rights and contentions of the parties in relation to the claims/counter-claims are kept open, to be decided by the learned Arbitrator on their merits, in accordance with law.

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It is clarified that, while referring the disputes to arbitration, all rights and contentions of the Respondent, including the liberty to raise such objections as may be available in law, are kept open.

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Needless to say, nothing in this order shall be construed as an expression of opinion of this Court on the merits of the controversy between the parties. Let a copy of the said order be sent to the Arbitrator through the electronic mode as well.

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Accordingly, the present Petitions stand disposed of along with the pending application(s), if any.

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A photocopy of this Order be placed in the connected matter.

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HARISH VAIDYANATHAN SHANKAR, J. FEBRUARY 25, 2026/RK/KR

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Signature Not Verified

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Digitally Signed By:HARVINDER KAUR BHATIA Signing Date: 27.0 2.2026 14:25:44

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O.M.P.(T) (COMM.) 13/2026 & O.M.P.(T) (COMM.) 14/2026

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