Sri Abdul Majid v. Smt. Jabeen Husaine
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – S.11(5)/(6) – appointment of arbitrator
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court (Bengaluru), E.S. Indiresh J, CMP No. 37 of 2026, order dated 12.03.2026: Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 petition allowed; sole arbitrator (Ashwatha Narayana, Retired District Judge) appointed under Clause 10 of partnership deed dated 01.04.2000; ACC Bengaluru; objections of retirement (Annexure-R1), limitation and concocted settlement left to Arbitral Tribunal; appearance fixed 10.04.2026.
What did the court decide?
Petition under Section 11(6) allowed; Sri. Ashwatha Narayana, Retired District Judge, appointed Sole Arbitrator at the Arbitration and Conciliation Centre (Domestic & International), Khanija Bhavan, Bengaluru; copy of order to be sent to the Centre; parties directed to appear before the Centre on 10.04.2026 at 11.00 am without awaiting further notice; Registry to return original documents after obtaining Photostat copies; all claims and contentions kept open for the Arbitral Tribunal.