Dodhia Synthetics Limited v. The New India Assurance Co Ltd

75-COARP-24-2024-R.DOC Shephali

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION IN ITS COMMERCIAL DIVISION COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION PETITION NO. 24 OF 2024 Dodhia Synthetics Ltd

...Petitioner

Versus

The New India Insurance Co Ltd

...Respondents

Ms Sharon Patole, for the Petitioner.

Ms Ishita Thaur, with Sanjana Sapra, i/b Tuli & Co, for the Respondent.

CORAM:

ARIF S. DOCTOR, J DATED:

1st October 2024 PC:- SHEPHALI SANJAY MORMARE 1.

Mentioned out of turn.

by SHEPHALI SANJAY MORMARE Date: 2024.10.05 14:47:48 +0530 2.

Both Learned Counsel submits that their respective clients have vide letters dated 30th May 2022, i.e., the Petitioner's letter and the letter dated 13th August 2024, i.e., the Respondent's letter nominated their respective Arbitrators. They cannot, however, agree on a consensus as to who is to be appointed the Presiding Arbitrator and called upon the Court to do so.

3.

Given the quantum of the claims in arbitration as indicated to me and the scale of the disputes, I deem it fit to appoint Hoh'ble Justice

75-COARP-24-2024-R.DOC Mohit S. Shah, Former Chief Justice of Bombay High Court to act as the Presiding Arbitrator in the matter. The details are as follows: Presiding Hon'ble Justice Mohit S. Shah, Former Arbitrator Chief Justice of Bombay High Court.

Address 218, Commerce House, Nagindas Master Road, Fort, Mumbai 400 001 Mobile +91 22 2269 3954 Email justiceshah.office@gmail.com 4.

The Presiding Arbitrator shall take necessary steps to convened the arbitration meetings and issue necessary directions in that regard. 5.

It is made clear that the arbitral tribunal's fees shall be fixed b the Tribunal.

6.

The Commercial Arbitration Petition is disposed of in these terms. No costs.

(ARIF S. DOCTOR, J)