J U D G M E N T

V. KAMESWAR RAO, J

1. At the outset, I may state, the learned counsel for the petitioner had on May 27, 2022, made a statement that he shall press this petition qua respondents 2 to 4 and not against respondent No.1. Hence, the present petition is being considered for appointment of sole Arbitrator qua respondents 2 to 4.

2. This is a petition filed under Section 11 (6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 (for short, „A&C Act, 1996‟) with the following prayers:

“Prayers:-

Therefore, based on the facts and the circumstances of the matter, it is most humbly and respectfully prayed that this Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to:

1. Pass an order for appointing an independent and impartial Sole Arbitrator, to adjudicate upon the pending disputes between the Petitioner and the Respondent; and/or

2. Pass and order directing the Respondent No. 1 to compensate the Petitioner for costs of this litigation; and/or

3. Pass such further or other orders which this Hon'ble Court may deem fit in the light of the facts and circumstances of the case and in the interest of justice, equity, and good conscience.”

3. In the present case Sequoia Fitness and Sports Technology Pvt. Ltd