M/S Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd. v. M/S Power Engineering (India) Pvt Ltd.

$~30 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + O.M.P. (T) (COMM.) 7/2026 M/S TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS INDIA LTD.

.....Petitioner Through:

Mr. Amitesh Chandra Mishra, Ms.

Vishakha, Mr. Mrityunjai Singh and Mr. Harshit S. Gahlot, Advs.

Mob: 7982775976 Email: harshit.acmlegal@gmail.com & mrityunjai91@gmail.com versus M/S POWER ENGINEERING (INDIA) PVT. LTD. .....Respondent Through:

Advocate appearance not given.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MINI PUSHKARNA

O R D E R

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The present petition has been filed on behalf of the petitioner under Section 14 read with Section 15(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 ("Arbitration Act"), seeking substitution/appointment of a Sole Arbitrator for adjudication of the disputes between the parties, in view of the elevation of the previous learned Arbitrator as a Judge of this Court. 2.

It is to be noted that the proceedings were pending before the Delhi International Arbitration Centre ("DIAC"). The petitioner had filed its statement of claim before DIAC, whereupon it was informed about the aforesaid elevation.

3.

Learned counsel appearing for the respondent submits that he has no The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

objection to substitution of the Arbitrator and appointment of a fresh Sole Arbitrator.

4.

This Court notes that the approximate claim of the petitioner is the tune of Rs. 1,50,00,000/- (Rupees One Crore Fifty Lacs only), plus interest. 5.

Accordingly, considering the submissions made before this Court, a substitute Sole Arbitrator is appointed and the following directions are issued:

i.

Dr. N.P. Kaushik, Former District and Sessions Judge, Delhi, (Mob: +91-9910384663) is appointed as the Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the parties.

ii.

The arbitration proceedings shall be held under the aegis and Rules of Delhi International Arbitration Centre, Delhi High Court, Sher Shah Road, New Delhi.

iii.

The remuneration of the learned Arbitrator shall be in terms of DIAC (Administrative Cost and Arbitrators' Fees) Rules, 2018. iv.

The learned Arbitrator is requested to furnish a declaration in terms of Section 12 of the Arbitration Act prior to entering into the reference. In the event of any impediment to the Arbitrator's appointment on that count, the parties are given liberty to file an appropriate application before this Court.

v.

It is made clear that all the rights and contentions of the parties, including, as to the arbitrability of any of the claim, any other preliminary objection, as well as claims/counter-claims and merits of the dispute of either of the parties, are left open for adjudication by the learned Arbitrator.

vi.

The parties shall approach the learned Arbitrator within two (02) The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

weeks from the date of appointment of the Arbitrator. 6.

It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the case.

7.

Accordingly, the present petition is disposed of in the aforesaid terms. 8.

The Registry is directed to send a copy of this order to the Secretary, DIAC and the Arbitrator, for their information and compliance. MINI PUSHKARNA, J FEBRUARY 27, 2026/SK The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.