Smt. Prabhavati M v. M/S Sunrise Group
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – S.11(5) and (6)
Case brief
What is this about?
Section 11(5) and (6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996; appointment of sole arbitrator; retired judge as arbitrator; arbitration clause in partnership deed (Clause 17, deed dated 03.02.2020, Annexure-B) and reconstitution of partnership deed (Clause 18, deed dated 18.03.2021, Annexure-C); Karnataka High Court; CMP No.473 of 2023; Justice E.S. Indiresh; Justice Ajit J. Gunjal appointed arbitrator; Arbitration and Conciliation Centre (Domestic and International), Bengaluru; respondents served and remained absent; claims and contentions kept open; petition disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Petition under Section 11(5) and (6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 allowed in effect by appointing Hon'ble Sri. Justice Ajit J. Gunjal, Former Judge, as Arbitrator (sole arbitrator) in the Arbitration and Conciliation Centre (Domestic and International), Bengaluru; all claims and contentions of the parties kept open to be decided by the Arbitral Tribunal; copy of the order to be sent to the Arbitration and Conciliation Centre; Registry directed to return original documents, if any, after obtaining photostat copies.