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Global Kcloud Infotech Pvt. Ltd. v. Sion Indulkar

Punjab & Haryana HC5 Oct 2023ARB/593/2021

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The High Court accepted a petition by Global Kcloud Infotech Private Limited for the appointment of a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to resolve a dispute with its former employee, Sion Indulkar, under their employment agreement containing a valid arbitration clause.

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Appointment of Shri K.C. Sharma, District & Sessions Judge (Retd.), as the sole Arbitrator subject to declaration of independence under Section 12 of the Act.

Global Kcloud Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Vs Sion Indulkar — Arbitration | Punjab & Haryana HC (2023)

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2023:PHHC:129463

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In the High Court for the States of Punjab and Haryana At Chandigarh

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ARB-593-2021 (O&M) Date of Decision:-5.10.2023

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Global Kcloud Infotech Private Limited … Petitioner Versus Sion Indulkar ... Respondent

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE GURVINDER SINGH GILL

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Present:Mr. Munish Garg, Advocate for the petitioner.

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Mr. Devinder Kumar, Advocate for Mr. Sandeep Jain, Advocate for respondent.

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GURVINDER SINGH GILL, J . (Oral)

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The petitioner has approached this Court seeking appointment of an Arbitrator in terms of provisions of Section 11 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

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A few facts necessary to notice for disposal of this petition are that the respondent – Sion Indulkar was employed by the petitioner - Global Kcloud Infotech Private Limited as a ‘Salesforce Developer’. The respondent was duly informed about various terms and conditions alongwith data privacy policies of the petitioner - company. One of the main preconditions of employment was to adhere to the terms of employment/bond agreement and data privacy policies of the petitioner – company. The respondent agreed to adhere to the terms and conditions of employment and pursuant to said understanding an agreement dated 29.3.2019 (Annexure P-1) was entered into

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Pankaj Kakkar 2023.10.06 17:59 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

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between the petitioner and the respondent. However, a dispute having arisen, the petitioner seeks to invoke arbitration.

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Clause - 5 of the agreement dated 29.3.2019 (Annexure P-1) provides for dispute resolution through ‘Arbitration’. The clause also provides that any dispute related with the agreement shall be subject to Faridabad jurisdiction only.

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The petitioner - Global Kcloud Infotech Private Limited served legal notice dated 8.9.2021 (Annexure P-2) upon the respondent - Sion Indulkar for recovery of an amount of Rs.2,50,000/- as well as for seeking invocation of arbitration clause and for appointment of an independent Arbitrator, but to no avail.

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Since, the agreement specifically provides for resolution of disputes by way of arbitration and the petitioner had already served legal notice dated 8.9.2021 (Annexure P-2) upon the respondent so as to invoke arbitration clause, the instant petition is hereby accepted.

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Accordingly, Shri K.C. Sharma, District & Sessions Judge (Retd.) is appointed as the sole Arbitrator. However, such appointment would be subject to the declaration to be made by Shri K.C. Sharma, District & Sessions Judge (Retd.) under Section 12 of the Act with regard to his independence and impartiality to settle the disputes between the parties.

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The Arbitrator shall be paid fee in accordance with the Fourth Schedule of the Act, as amended or as may be mutually settled by the parties and the Arbitrator.

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The Arbitrator may conduct proceedings at Arbitration Centre, Chandigarh or at any other place convenient to all concerned.

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Pankaj Kakkar 2023.10.06 17:59 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

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After seeking convenience of the Arbitrator, the parties are directed to appear before him on 30.10.2023 at 11:00 A.M. or any other date suitable to all concerned.

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A copy of this order be sent to the appointed Arbitrator at the given address :

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BB-2, VILLA-3, Ground Floor, VIP Floors, Sector 81, Faridabad, Haryana. Phone Nos.89303-37700 and 79883-11414.

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The petition is accordingly disposed of in the above mentioned terms.

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5.10.2023 ( Gurvinder Singh Gill ) pankaj Judge Whether speaking /reasoned Yes / No Whether Reportable Yes / No

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Pankaj Kakkar 2023.10.06 17:59 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

Global Kcloud Infotech Pvt. Ltd. v. Sion Indulkar

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