M/S U K Constructions v. M/S Saanvipriya Buildtech Pvt. Ltd.
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court (Bengaluru), Civil Misc. Petition No. 712 of 2025, decided 02-04-2026 by Hon'ble Mr. Justice E.S. Indiresh. Section 11(6) and Section 11, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Appointment of independent arbitrator refused where Clause 13 of the Work Contract Agreement dated 07.09.2020 (Annexure-A) routes disputes first to the Employer of the first party (KNNL) before the sole arbitrator/signing authority; respondent's admission in reply to notice also to be considered by the Employer; petitioner permitted to approach the Employer for resolution; petition dismissed, no arbitrator appointed.
What did the court decide?
On reading Clause-13 of the Work Contract Agreement dated 07.09.2020, the Employer of the first party is KNNL, and if any dispute arises out of the agreement it must first be referred to the Employer of the first party.