JUDGMENT :

Harinder Singh Sidhu, J.

In this appeal the appellants have challenged an order dated 13.10.2018 passed by Additional District Judge-cum-Presiding Judge, Special Commercial Court at Gurugram dismissing the application filed by them under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (for short 'the Act') for setting aside the arbitral award dated 04.03.2016 passed by the Sole Arbitrator.

2. A dispute between the appellants and the respondent arising out of agreement to sell dated 18.03.2008 was referred to the Sole Arbitrator who made an award dated 04.03.2016.

3. Respondent No.1-Gravis Hotels and Resorts Limited (hereinafter referred to as 'the claimant') filed the claim before the Arbitrator stating that it was a Company engaged in the business of setting up hotels. It intended to set up a hotel in Gurgaon. It approached various persons/entities for outright purchase of parcels of land as per its requirement. Its representatives Raman Mehra (CEO), Vikram Seth, late Kishore Bakshi had met Satyawarat Sangwan Real Estate agent. He introduced them to Devi Sing