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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
HARISH VAIDYANATHAN SHANKAR
Ramacivil India Construction Pvt Ltd – Appellant
Versus
Central Public Works Department Through Its Addl Director General – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. chamber appeals filed under c.p.c. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. issue of privity of contract highlighted. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. arguments presented for and against iim jammu's impleadment. (Para 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 4. court's analysis on parties' involvement in arbitration. (Para 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16) |
| 5. discussion on the nature of arbitration agreements. (Para 17 , 18 , 19 , 20) |
| 6. emphasis on the significance of contract privity. (Para 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27) |
| 7. judgment outlines the flaws in the joint registrar's order. (Para 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33) |
| 8. concluding orders and further proceedings. (Para 35 , 36 , 37) |
JUDGEMENT (ORAL)
HARISH VAIDYANATHAN SHANKAR, J.
O.A. 42/2026 (Seeking setting aside of the order dt. 23.01.2026 passed by the Ld. Joint Registrar (Judicial)) in ARB.P. 1787/2025
O.A. 41/2026 (Seeking setting aside of the order dt. 23.01.2026 passed by the Ld. Joint Registrar (Judicial)) in O.M.P.(I) (COMM.) 447/2025
O.A. 40/2026 (Seeking setting aside of the order dt. 23.01.2026 passed by the Ld. Joint Registrar (Judicial)) in O.M.P.(I) (COMM.) 484/2025
1. The present Chamber Appeals, being O.A. 42/2026, O.A. 41/2026 and O.A. 40/2026, have been preferred
Impleadment of non-signatories in arbitration proceedings is impermissible unless a direct contractual relationship exists, underscoring the importance of party autonomy.
Non-signatory cannot be impleaded in arbitration absent conduct showing consent via participation in contract's negotiation, performance or termination; substantial financial interest alone insuffici....
A non-signatory party could be subjected to arbitration provided these transactions were with group of companies and there was a clear intention of the parties to bind both, the signatory as well as ....
A non-signatory cannot be impleaded in arbitration proceedings absent explicit consent, highlighting the importance of party autonomy and contractual privity in arbitration agreements.
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