M/S Revera Structures Private Limited v. Mr Nikhi Purushotham
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – Sections 11(5) and (6)
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Karnataka High Court (Bengaluru), Civil Misc. Petition No. 265 of 2024, decided 02-06-2025 by B M Shyam Prasad J. Petitioner M/s Revera Structures Private Limited (counsel Smt. Kundavai) sought appointment of a sole arbitrator under S. 11(5)-(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 against respondent Mr. Nikhi Purushotham (counsel Sri. S.V. Giridhar), invoking Clause 12 of the Construction Agreement dated 16.09.2023 (Annexure A); underlying dispute concerned termination of contract and monetary claims following respondent's notice dated 13.03.2024 and petitioner's Reply dated 28.03.2024. Outcome: petition allowed; Sri. H C Sham Prasad, retired District Judge, appointed sole arbitrator; venue Arbitration and Conciliation Centre (Domestic and International), Bengaluru; communication directed under the Appointment of Arbitrators by the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court Scheme, 1996. No cases cited; no amounts awarded.