D Malarkodi v. S K Industries
Case brief
What is this about?
Consent closure of O.A. No. 20 of 2025 (High Court of Judicature at Madras, Abdul Quddhose J., 27.03.2025); appointment of sole Arbitrator Ms. Anu Ganesan, Central Government Standing Counsel, for dispute arising out of a Partnership Deed; arbitrator remuneration per 4th Schedule, Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, equally shared by parties; arbitration to be completed within prescribed time; liberty under Section 17 of the Act to file applications before the Arbitrator; Applicant D. Malarkodi (counsel Premchandar. R) versus Respondents M/s. S.K. Industries, B. Ravindran and S. Mithun Balaji (counsel S. Pavithrashini for V. Manohar).
What did the court decide?
O.A. No.20 of 2025 closed by consent; Ms. Anu Ganesan, Central Government Standing Counsel, appointed as sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute arising out of the Partnership Deed; liberty to both parties to file applications before the Arbitrator under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996; arbitrator's fees per the 4th Schedule, shared equally by the parties; arbitration to be completed within the time prescribed under the Act.