Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd v. Sushant Mehra

$~18 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + O.M.P. (T) (COMM.) 51/2026 KOTAK MAHINDRA PRIME LTD .....Petitioner Through:

Mr. Shanker Sen, Adv.

versus SUSHANT MEHRA .....Respondent Through:

Ms. Pragiti Gautam, Adv.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS MAHAJAN

O R D E R

% 08.05.2026 1.

The present petition has been filed by the petitioner under Section 14 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereinafter, „the Act‟) for termination of arbitrator‟s mandate and appointment of new arbitrator. 2.

Mr. Shanker Sen, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that earlier the petitioner had filed a petition under Section 11(6) of the Act being i.e. ARB.P. 1182/2025 in which a Sole Arbitrator was appointed by this Court vide order dated 30.01.2026.

3.

He contends that the learned Arbitrator recused on the very first date, hence, the petitioner has been constrained to file the present petition. 4.

Notice was issued in the present petition by this Court on 28.04.2026. 5.

Ms. Pragiti Gautam, learned counsel has entered appearance on behalf of the respondent and undertakes to file her vakalatnama within a period of three days. Let her do so as undertaken.

6.

She, however, on instructions, submits that the respondent has no The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 12/05/2026 at 12:26:02

objection in case the mandate of the learned Arbitrator is terminated and a new Arbitrator is appointed.

7.

Accordingly, the present petition is allowed and the mandate of the learned Sole Arbitrator appointed by this Court vide order dated 30.01.2026 is terminated.

8.

Consequently, Ms. Ritambhra Kalra, Advocate: [Mob. 9773606577] is appointed as an Arbitrator to arbitrate the disputes between the parties. 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.

VIKAS MAHAJAN, J MAY 8, 2026/dss The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 12/05/2026 at 12:26:02