Mirza Saifuddin v. Chairman Cum Managing Director, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – Section 11(6) – petition seeking appointment of an Arbitrator
Case brief
What is this about?
ARBP No.2 of 2024, High Court of Orissa at Cuttack, decided 20.11.2024 by Chakradhari Sharan Singh, Chief Justice. Petition by Mirza Saifuddin against Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and another under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for appointment of an Arbitrator. With consent of counsel, Mr. Prafulla Kumar Rath, Senior Advocate, appointed sole Arbitrator; arbitration under the aegis of the High Court of Orissa Arbitration Centre; petition disposed of. No costs or quantum awarded; no precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Appointment of Mr. Prafulla Kumar Rath, Senior Advocate, as sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the parties, with the arbitration to be held under the aegis of the High Court of Orissa Arbitration Centre. ¶4