ARB.P./430/2026 of 91 SPRINGBOARD BUSINESS HUB PVT LTD Vs TAILORED MANAGEMENT INDIA PVT LTD on 30 April 2026

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2. Considering the aforesaid, though learned counsel for the respondent has raised certain objections, however, the objections as regards the merits of the claims raised by the petitioner, can be considered by the learned Arbitrator.

3. At this stage, learned counsel for the respondent submits that the respondent would have counter claims of approximately Rs. 15 Lacs.

4. This Court notes that the petitioner has claims of approximately Rs. Rs. 33,39,559/-.

5. Both the parties submit that arbitration proceedings shall be held under the aegis of the Delhi International Arbitrator Centre.

6. The arbitration clause between the parties is contained in Clause 17(f)

of the agreement between the parties, which reads as under:

7. Reading of the aforesaid arbitration clause shows that arbitration clause stipulates arbitration with three-member Arbitral Tribunal. However, learned counsels for the parties jointly submit that in view of the extent of the claims and counter claims of the parties, only one arbitrator be appointed.

8. Accordingly, with the consent of the parties, following directions are issued: i) Ms. Alka Chawla, former Professor-in-Charge, Campus Law Center, University of Delhi (Mob: +91-9953762025) is appointed as the Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the parties. ii) The arbitration proceedings shall be held under the aegis and Rules of Delhi International Arbitration Centre, Delhi High Court, Sher Shah Road, New Delhi (“DIAC”). iii) The remuneration of the learned Arbitrator shall be in terms of DIAC (Administrative Cost and Arbitrators’ Fees) Rules, 2018. iv) The learned Arbitrator is requested to furnish a declaration in terms of Section 12 of the Arbitration Act prior to entering into the reference. In the event of any impediment to the Arbitrator’s appointment on that Count, the parties are given liberty to file an appropriate application before this Court. v) It shall be open to the respondent to raise counter-claims, if any, in arbitration proceedings. vi) It is made clear that all the rights and contentions of the parties, including, as to the arbitrability of any of the claim, any other preliminary objection, as well as claims/counter-claims and merits of the dispute of either of the parties, are left open for adjudication by the learned Arbitrator. vii) The parties shall approach the learned Arbitrator within two (02) weeks from the date of appointment of the Arbitrator.

15. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the case.

16. Accordingly, the present petition is disposed of in the aforesaid terms.

17. The Registry is directed to send a copy of this order to the Secretary, DIAC, as well as the learned Arbitrator, for information and compliance.

MINI PUSHKARNA, J APRIL 30, 2026/au