M/S.Shrinithi Capital Private Ltd., v. Kamselvakumar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU M/s.Shrinithi Capital Private ltd., Represented by its Chief Manager Mr.R.SELVAM, at2nd Floor, 2A, Mookambika Complex, No.4, Lady Desika Road, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. Kamselvakumar S/o.Soundara Pandian, No.4-69, Gajendhirapuram Colony, Chinthamani, Madurai, Tamilnadu - 625 009.

2. Pal Pandi S/o.Murugesan, VadakkuColony, Nakkalapatti, Usilampatti Taluk, Nakkalapatti, Madurai, Tamilnadu - 625 532.

..Respondent(s) To appoint a Sole Arbitrator to decide and adjudicate upon the dispute between the petitioner and respondents arising out of Loan cum Hypothecation Agreement 19.07.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Sendurpandi For Respondent : Set Exparte

ORDER

This Arbitration Original Petition has been filed under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to appoint a Sole Arbitrator to decide and adjudicate upon the dispute between the petitioner and respondents arising out of Loan cum Hypothecation Agreement 19.07.2023.

2. Heard Mr.K.Sendurpandi, learned counsel for the petitioner.

3. In spite of notice having been served upon the respondents through Court and their names are reflected in the cause list. Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, there is no representation on the side of the respondents nor through their counsel before this court. Hence, they were called absent and are set ex-parte.

4. A notice under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has been issued by the petitioner on 17.11.2025. In spite of the same, the respondents have not chosen to respond. From a reading of the Loan Agreement dated 19.07.2023 entered to between the petitioner and the respondents, it could be seen that the parties have agreed to resolve the disputes by appointing an Arbitrator.

5.

In view of the Loan Agreement and considering the nature of claim, this Court deems it appropriate to appoint an Arbitrator. Accordingly, Mr.M.Muthukrishnan, Advocate, (Mobile No.98659 62679) having office at No.12, Law Chambers, High Court, Chennai - 104 and residing at No.38, Jeevanandam Street, Annai Anjugam Nagar, G.K.M.Colony, Chennai - 86, is appointed as Sole Arbitrator to enter upon the reference and resolve the disputes between the petitioners and the respondents. 6.

The learned Sole Arbitrator is entitled to fix her fees as per the Schedule-IV of the Act. This Court further requests the learned Sole Arbitrator to endeavour to decide the dispute as expeditiously as possible.

7. Accordingly, this Arbitration Original Petition is ordered. No costs. 04-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GBA

To

1. The Madras High Court Arbitration Centre, Madras.

2. Mr.M.Muthukrishnan, Advocate, No.12, Law Chambers, High Court, Chennai - 104

K.KUMARESH BABU, J.

GBA 04-06-2026