JUDGMENT :

JASGURPREET SINGH PURI, J.

1. The present is a petition filed under Section 11 (6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act’), seeking appointment of a sole arbitrator in the present case.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that there exists a dealership agreement between the parties vide Annexure A-2, wherein there is an arbitration clause at Para No.22.12 which provides that all questions, differences, controversies or disputes whatsoever between the parties touching upon responsibilities and obligations of the parties or any matter connected with the terms of this agreement, whether as to constructions or otherwise, shall be referred to arbitration of a sole arbitrator as may be mutually agreed to be appointed as per the provisions of the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. She further submitted that since a dispute arose between the parties, the petitioner served a notice dated 28.08.2025 upon the respondent vide Annexure A-7 for invoking the arbitration clause but no response was received from the respondent. Therefore, she submitted that this Hon’ble Court may appoint a sole arbitrator to adjudicate upo