Mr.Devendra Singh v. Puerto Life Sciences Private Limited

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19.11.2024 I.A. 45322/2024 (Exemption)

Allowed, subject to all just exceptions. O.M.P. (T) (COMM.) 135/2024

¶1This is an application under Section 15 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 for appointment of a substitute Arbitrator.

¶2It is stated that an application under Rule 10.1 read with Rule 11 of the DIAC Rules had been filed by the Petitioner herein before the DIAC for appointment of a substitute Arbitrator. It is stated that before the application under Rule 10.1 read with Rule 11 of the DIAC Rules could be decided, the learned Arbitrator had recused himself from the present matter on

14.09.2024.

¶3Material on record discloses that pleadings have been exchanged and issues are yet to be framed. This is a digitally signed order. 4. Accordingly, Ms. Vibha Datta Makhija, Senior Advocate, (Mob. No. 9810150602) is appointed as a Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate upon the disputes between the parties.

¶5The 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.

¶6The learned Arbitrator is also requested to file the requisite disclosure under Section 12(2) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act within a week of entering on reference.

¶7All 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.

¶8Needless to say, nothing in this order shall be construed as an expression of this Court on the merits of the contentions of the parties.

¶9The present petition stands disposed of in the above terms along with pending application(s), if any.

SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD, J NOVEMBER 19, 2024 hsk

This is a digitally signed order.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + O.M.P. (T) (COMM.) 135/2024 MR.DEVENDRA SINGH .....Petitioner Through: Mrs. Raveena Dewan Sandal, Mr. Kartik Sandal, Advocates. versus PUERTO LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED .....Respondent Through: Mr. Preetam Singh, Advocate. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD