M/S. Smw Ispat Pvt. Ltd., Deoli, Wardha Thr. Authorized Signatory Utkarsh Rai v. Ambey Iron Pvt.Ltd., Reg. Office, Panji (North Goa) And Others

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

NAGPUR BENCH AT NAGPUR MISC. CIVIL APPLICATION (ARBN) NO.1/2025 M/s SMW Ispat Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Ambey Iron Pvt. Ltd. & others Office Notes, Office Memoranda of Coram, Appearances, Court's orders or directions and Registrar's orders Court's or Judge's orders Mr. Deoul Pathak, Advocate for Applicant Mr. Anand P. Thakare, Mr. Rahul Gaikwad, Ms. Nikita Abhyankar, Advocates for Non-applicants

CORAM:

NIVEDITA P. MEHTA, J.

DATED :

28th NOVEMBER, 2025 1.

Heard the parties at length.

2.

In view of the submissions advanced on behalf of both sides, this Court is of the considered opinion that a dispute exists between the parties which is capable of being resolved through arbitration. Accordingly, Mrs. Mughda R. Chandurkar, learned counsel, is hereby appointed as the Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the parties.

3.

The learned Sole Arbitrator so appointed shall forward her written consent and disclosure statement in terms of Sections 11(8) and 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to this Court within the stipulated period.

4.

It is clarified that the proceedings in Company Petition (MB)(IB) No. 251 of 2024 (Abhay Iron Pvt. Ltd. vs. SMW Ispat Pvt. Ltd.), pending before the

2 11-MCA-1-2025.odt National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench, shall continue independently and shall not be influenced by the present proceedings or the appointment of the Arbitrator.

5.

The applicant shall deposit a sum of Rs. 10,000/- towards processing charges.

6.

Stand over to 15.12.2025.

(NIVEDITA P. MEHTA, J.) MP Deshpande Signed by: Mr. M.P. Deshpande Designation: PA To Honourable Judge Date: 28/11/2025 18:07:43