Aparajit Bhattacharya v. Zopper Insurance Brokers Private Limited
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
+ ARB.P. 691/2026 APARAJIT BHATTACHARYA .....Petitioner Through:
Mr.
Saurabh Seth, Mr.
Shantanu Agarwal, Mr. Manas Arora, Mr. Syed Hamza Ghayour, Mr. Allaka M., Mr.
Raghav Thareja and Ms. Neelam Preet Kaur, Advs.
versus ZOPPER INSURANCE BROKERS PRIVATE LIMITED .....Respondent Through:
Mr. Ritam Dutta and Ms. Shivratri, Advs.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS MAHAJAN
O R D E R
% 22.05.2026 1.
The present petition has been filed under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 [hereinafter, 'the Act'] seeking appointment of an Arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the parties arising out of Employment Agreement dated 01.06.2022. Clause 19.2 is the Arbitration Clause.
2.
The disputes having arisen between the parties, the petitioner invoked the arbitration clause by giving notice dated 13.12.2025, which did not elicit any response.
3.
Thus, the petitioner was constrained to approach this Court under Section 11 of the Act by filing the present petition. 4.
Notice in the petition was issued by this Court when the matter was first listed on 17.04.2026.
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5.
Mr. Ritam Dutta, learned counsel entered appearance on behalf of respondent on 06.05.2026 and prayed for two weeks' time to file reply. 6.
Today, Mr. Ritam Dutta, learned counsel states that the existence of arbitration clause is not disputed, and the respondents have no objection in case sole arbitrator is appointed to adjudicate the disputes. 7.
In view of the above, the present petition is allowed. 8.
The disputes between the parties are referred to arbitration of Mr. Naveen Gupta, Advocate [Mob. 9312248478].
9.
The arbitration will be held under the aegis of Delhi International Arbitration Centre, Delhi High Court, Sher Shah Road, New Delhi - 110003 ["DIAC"] and shall be governed by the Rules of DIAC including as to the remuneration of the learned Arbitrator.
The DIAC may register the case forthwith.
10.
The learned Arbitrator is requested to furnish a declaration under Section 12 of the Act prior to entering upon the reference. 11.
It is made clear that all rights and contentions of the parties are left open for adjudication by the learned Arbitrator. 12.
The petition stands disposed of.
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