Vaibhav Vikas v. Addverb Technologies Ltd

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24.08.2026

¶1The present petition has been filed under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 by the Petitioner seeking appointment of an Arbitrator to adjudicate upon the disputes under an Employment Agreement dated 01.02.2024 (hereinafter referred to as "Agreement").

¶2It is stated that various disputes have arisen between the Parties under the Agreement. Clause 13.1 and 13.2 of the Agreement contain an arbitration clause by which the Parties have decided to get their disputes adjudicated through arbitration. Clause 13.3 of the Agreement indicates that the seat of the Arbitration shall be in Delhi.

¶3It is stated that a notice under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 invoking arbitration was sent to the Respondent on

13.04.2026 which has been replied to by the Respondent vide a letter dated

12.05.2026. This is a digitally signed order. ARB.P. 1002/2026

¶4Notice was issued in the petition on 29.05.2026.

¶5Mr. Kaustav Som, learned Counsel, enters appearance on behalf of the Respondent.

¶6In view of the fact that disputes have arisen between the Parties and the Agreement contains an arbitration clause, this Court is inclined to appoint an Arbitrator to adjudicate upon the disputes between the parties.

¶7Accordingly, Ms. Radhika Dubey, Advocate (Mob. No: 9810902927) is appointed as the Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate upon the disputes between the parties.

¶8The arbitration would take place under the aegis of the Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) and would abide by its rules and regulations. The learned Arbitrator shall be entitled to fees as per the Schedule of Fees maintained by the DIAC.

¶9The learned Arbitrator is also requested to file the requisite disclosure under Section 12(2) of the Act within two weeks of entering on reference.

¶10All rights and contentions of the parties in relation to the claims/counter-claims are kept open, to be decided by the learned Arbitrator on their merits, in accordance with law.

¶11Needless to say, nothing in this Order shall be construed as an expression of this Court on the merits of the contentions of the parties.

¶12The Petition stands disposed of in the above terms, along with pending application(s), if any. SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD, J AUGUST 24, 2026 S. Zakir This is a digitally signed order.

ARB.P. 1002/2026 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010250832026 + ARB.P. 1002/2026 VAIBHAV VIKAS .....Petitioner Through: Ms. Asmita Singh, Advocate. versus ADDVERB TECHNOLOGIES LTD .....Respondent Through: Mr. Kaustav Som and Mr. Arpit Lahoti, Advocates. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD