You We And Cars v. Nissan Motor India Pvt Ltd
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA
AT CHANDIGARH **** ARB-44-2026 Date of Decision: 20.03.2026 M/S YOU WE AND CARS ...Applicant Vs.
M/S NISSAN MOTORS PVT LTD.
...Respondents
CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. Sonal Anand, Advocate (through V.C.), Mr. Aayush Sai, Advocate and Mr. Tarsem Rana, Advocate for the applicant Mr. Gaurav Chopra, Sr. Advocate with Mr. Ayushman Singh, Advocate for the respondent *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1.
Through instant application under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (for short '1996 Act'), the applicant is seeking appointment of an Arbitrator. 2.
The parties entered into Dealership Agreement dated 01.10.2024. A dispute erupted between the parties. There is an arbitration clause in the aforesaid agreement. The execution of agreement, arbitration clause in the agreement and service of notice under Section 21 of 1996 Act is not disputed.
3.
Learned Sr. Counsel for the respondent submits that he leaves it to this Court to make appointment of an independent Arbitrator. 4.
Conditions to invoke power conferred by Section 11(6) of 1996 Act stand satisfied, thus, I hereby appoint a Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute between the parties.
DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.03.23 09:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
ARB-44-2026 -25.
Mr. Justice Ramendra Jain, Former Judge of this Court, residing at #A-143, Sushant Lok (Umeed Marg), Block A, Phase-I, Gurugram-122009, Mobile No.9971288222 is hereby appointed as a Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute between the parties, subject to compliance of statutory requirements. The learned Arbitrator is requested to comply with mandate of Section 12 of 1996 Act before proceeding further.
6.
The parties at the first instance will appear before the Arbitrator on 06.04.2025 at 10:00 AM and thereafter, as directed by learned Arbitrator.
7.
The Arbitrator shall be paid fee in accordance with the Fourth Schedule of the 1996 Act, as amended.
8.
The Arbitrator is requested to complete the proceedings as per time limit specified under Section 29-A of the 1996 Act. 9.
Needless to mention, parties would be at liberty to raise all the claims/defences/counter claims/pleas before the Arbitrator. Any observation made hereinabove will not be binding on the learned Arbitrator.
10.
A request letter along with copy of this order be sent to Mr. Justice Ramendra Jain.
11.
Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE March 20, 2026 Deepak DPA Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.03.23 09:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document