Vijay Kamra v. Rajat Bindal
$~2 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + ARB.P. 913/2025 & I.A. 15510/2025 VIJAY KAMRA .....Petitioner Through:
versus RAJAT BINDAL .....Respondent Through:
Mr. Akshat Saini, Advocate
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD
O R D E R
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This Petition has been filed under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking appointment of an Arbitrator to adjudicate on the disputes which have arisen between the parties under the Collaboration Agreement dated 05.01.2022.
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The said agreement was executed between the parties for financing a redevelopment project on the basis of terms and conditions as mentioned in the Agreement. It is stated that the property has been delivered by the Respondent to the Petitioner. It is the case of the Petitioner that upon taking possession of the said property, he realized that the standard of construction, including quality of material used and workmanship were extremely poor. 3.
It is stated that Clause 17 of the Agreement contains an Arbitration Clause which provides that disputes arising between the parties under the Agreement shall be decided by means of Arbitration and the seat of Arbitration shall be Delhi.
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A notice dated 27.01.2025 under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, was sent by the Petitioner to the Respondent invoking Arbitration.
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Notice in the Petition was issued on 07.07.2025. Affidavit of service has been filed.
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This Court directed the parties to try to settle the disputes amicably, however, the disputes stands not settled.
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In view of the fact that disputes have arisen between the parties and there is an arbitration clause in the Agreement, this Court is inclined to appoint an Arbitrator to adjudicate upon the disputes between the parties. 8.
Accordingly, Ms. Avni Singh, Advocate (Mob: 9958018998) is appointed as the Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate upon the disputes between the parties.
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The 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.
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The learned Arbitrator is also requested to file the requisite disclosure under Section 12(2) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act within two weeks of entering the reference.
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All 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.
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Needless to say, nothing in this order shall be construed as an expression on the merits.
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The present petition stands disposed of in the above terms along with The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.
pending application(s), if any.
SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD, J NOVEMBER 24, 2025 Prateek The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.