JAYANT NATH, J.

1. The above two petitions are filed under section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Arbitration Act') seeking to challenge the award dated 07.03.2017 passed by the learned arbitrator. OMP (COMM) 17/2017 is filed by M/s. Pret Study by Janak Fashion Pvt. Ltd. OMP (COMM) 271/2017 is filed by Ms. Namrata Goyal.

2. The case was originally filed by Mrs.Namrata Goyal (hereinafter referred to as 'the claimant') against M/s Pret Study By Janak Fashion Pvt. Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as 'the respondent'). The case of the claimant is that the respondent company deals in Mens Designers Wears business having its Registered Office at N-9, South Extension, Part-1 New Delhi and Corporate Office at A-17, Info City, Sector-34, Gurgaon. The claimant is having its shop at Sadar Bazar, Nabha District, Patiala and is dealing in the sale of garments. Both the parties were desirous of having an outlet for providing apparels of the respondent. The parties entered into a Franchise Agreement dated 05.03.2007 and the claimant be