Samunnati Agri Value Chain Solutions Private Limited v. Palaniswamy Sole Proprietor
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Commercial Division — Section 11(5)/Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 appointment of sole arbitrator; arbitration clause in sourcing and distribution agreement dated 20.11.2020 and Trade Agreement dated 18.11.2020; Section 21 invocation notice dated 08.02.2024 unanswered; respondent set ex parte despite due service (delivery report and Affidavit of Service); mandatory appointment of arbitrator absent consensus; Hon'ble Mr.Justice V.Bharathidasan (Retd.) appointed sole arbitrator; arbitrator fees per Fourth Schedule, shared equally; petition allowed by Abdul Quddhose J. on 07.08.2025.
What did the court decide?
Appointment of Honourable Mr.Justice V.Bharathidasan (Retd.), a former Judge of this Court, as sole Arbitrator to decide the dispute arising out of the sourcing and distribution agreement dated 20.11.2020; arbitrator's remuneration/fees payable per the 4th Schedule of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 or by mutual consent of the parties, shared equally by both parties; arbitration to be conducted per the Act and completed within the prescribed time.