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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Sanjeev Sachdeva, J.
Springboard Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - Appellant
Versus
Finaxar Technology Solutions Private Limited - Respondent
Arb.P. 271 of 2022
Decided On : 22-04-2022




Arbitration disputes can be referred to the designated arbitration body with mutual consent from both parties, ensuring compliance with procedural requirements as stipulated by relevant statutes.

Headnote:(A) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 - Section 12 - Reference of disputes to arbitration - Petitioner sought reference of disputes in accordance with clause 15.8 of the agreement - The respondent did not object to the reference - Disputes referred to the Delhi International Arbitration Centre for arbitration. (Paras 1-7)

(B) Contempt of court - Arbitration proceedings are to be conducted as per the rules and regulations of the appointed arbitration body, ensuring adherence to authorized procedures. (Para 4)

Facts of the case:
The petitioner sought to refer disputes to arbitration under a preceding cooperation agreement, and the respondent indicated no objection to this request.

Findings of Court:
The disputes were officially referred to the Delhi International Arbitration Centre, with provisions for fees and necessary disclosures by the arbitrator.

Issues: The primary issue concerned the procedural aspects of referring disputes to arbitration and the parties' mutual consent to such a process.

Ratio Decidendi: The court highlighted that the arbitration would proceed according to agreed terms and relevant statutory provisions, affirming the validity of the parties' consensus on the arbitration process.

Result: Petition disposed of as stated.

Table of Content
1. disputes referred to arbitration. (Para 1)
2. consent to arbitration by parties. (Para 2 , 3)
3. arbitrator's duties and fee structure. (Para 4 , 5 , 6)
4. petition disposed of. (Para 7)

JUDGMENT

Sanjeev Sachdeva, J. Petitioner seeks reference of disputes to arbitration pursuant to clause 15.8 of Annexure-2 to the Coworking Letter dated 01.07.2019.

2. Learned counsel appearing for the respondent submits that without prejudice to their rights and contentions, they have no objection to the disputes being referred to arbitration.

3. Learned counsel for parties pray that parties be referred to Delhi International Arbitration Centre.

4. In view of the above, the disputes are referred to the Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), which would appoint an arbitrator to arbitrate the disputes. The arbitration shall take place under the aegis of the DIAC in accordance with its rules and regulations.

5. The arbitrator would be entitled to charge fees in accordance with the schedule of fee stipulated by the DIAC.

6. The arbitrator shall furnish the requisite disclosure under section 12 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 within one week of entering reference.

7. Petition is disposed of in the above terms.

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