S.Manikandan v. M.Lingesan and 3 others
Case brief
What is this about?
S.Manikandan v. M.Lingesan and three others; Madras High Court; Abdul Quddhose, J.; decided 12.02.2025; Arbitration Application Nos.321 and 322 of 2024 and Original Application Nos.445 to 447 of 2024 closed; applications for appointment of an Advocate Commissioner / interim injunction; settlement talks failed; no interim benefit to applicant since 2024 filing; pending Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act application for arbitrator appointment; liberty to renew applications before arbitral tribunal; third respondent not a party to arbitration agreement, excluded from arbitration at first instance; partnership firm M/s.Vela Vendhan Agency.
What did the court decide?
Applications closed; liberty granted to the applicant to file similar applications before the arbitral tribunal once an Arbitrator is appointed under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act; the third respondent, not being a party to the arbitration agreement, is not to be arrayed as a respondent in the arbitration at the first instance.