M Srinivasa v. M/S Rsun Constructions
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – Section 11(5)/(6) – Appointment of sole arbitrator – Joint Development Agreement dated 23.03.2011 (Annexure-A)
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru (Justice E.S. Indiresh, 13.03.2026) allows CMP No. 818 of 2022 under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: Clause 17 of the Joint Development Agreement dated 23.03.2011 between the heirs of M. Srinivasa and M/s Rsun Constructions (partnership firm) and its partners provides for arbitration; Sri. Bailur Shankar Rama, Retired District Judge, appointed sole arbitrator at the Arbitration and Conciliation Centre (Domestic & International), Bengaluru; all claims and contentions kept open for the Arbitral Tribunal; respondent served but absent; no monetary quantum involved.
What did the court decide?
Appointment of Sri. Bailur Shankar Rama, Retired District Judge, as Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes arising under Clause 17 of the Joint Development Agreement dated 23.03.2011, at the Arbitration and Conciliation Centre (Domestic & International), Bengaluru, as per the Rules governing that Centre; all claims and contentions of the parties left open to the Arbitral Tribunal.