ARB-320-202 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT M/s Sidhartha Ahar Ram Kishan Rana and others CORAM : HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE LAPITA BANERJI Present : Mr. Mr. Yash Pal Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Mr. Kumar Manish, Advocate, for the respondents. LAPITA BANERJI This is an application under Section 11 (6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereinafter referred to as, ‘the 2. Pursuant to the order dated May 22, 2026 passed by a Coordinate Bench, affidavits have been filed by both the petitioner and respondent No.1 contract, a sole independent arbitrator may be Arbitral Tribunal. 3. The affidavits filed through CM on record. 4. In view of the above, t Justice Ms. Ritu Bahri Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, Punjab, Mobile No.7837049200 2025 (O&M) Sr. No. 107 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH ARB Date M/s Sidhartha Ahar Vihar Udyan Pvt. Ltd. Versus Ram Kishan Rana and others HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE LAPITA BANERJI Mr. Ashish Chopra, Senior Advocate with Mr. Yash Pal Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Mohan Singh Rana, Advocate Mr. Kumar Manish, Advocate, for the respondents. *** LAPITA BANERJI, J. (Oral) This is an application under Section 11 (6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereinafter referred to as, ‘the Pursuant to the order dated May 22, 2026 passed by a Coordinate Bench, affidavits have been filed by both the petitioner and No.1 to evince their intention that given the value of the contract, a sole independent arbitrator may be Arbitral Tribunal. The affidavits filed through CM In view of the above, this Court appoints Hon’ble the Chief Ritu Bahri (retired) House No.464, IAS/PCS Officers Society, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, Punjab, Mobile No.7837049200 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH ARB-320-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision: 16.07.2026 …Petitioner …Respondents HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE LAPITA BANERJI Senior Advocate with Mr. Yash Pal Sharma, Advocate, , Advocate and This is an application under Section 11 (6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereinafter referred to as, ‘the 1996 Act’) Pursuant to the order dated May 22, 2026 passed by a Coordinate Bench, affidavits have been filed by both the petitioner and to evince their intention that given the value of the contract, a sole independent arbitrator may be appointed instead of an The affidavits filed through CM-13603-CII-2026 are taken his Court appoints Hon’ble the Chief House No.464, IAS/PCS Officers Society, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, Punjab, Mobile No.7837049200 as the Sole VANDANA 2026.07.17 17:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document ARB-320-202 Arbitrator to compliance of 5. Keeping the convenience of the parties in mind the learned Arbitrator may consider the venue of the arbitral proceedings ‘Gurugram’. 6. Liberty is granted to the parties to raise all claims, counter claims, defences, pleas etc. before the Learned Arbitrator. 7. Needless to mention that all the questions arising the parties shall remain open for determination in the arbitral proceedings and any observation made hereinabove will not be binding on the learned Arbitrator. 8. A request letter along with a copy of this order be sent to Hon’ble the Chief 9. With the directions aforesaid 10. Pending application(s), if any, are accordingly, disposed of. July 16, 2026 vandana Whether speaking/reasoned : Whether reportable : 2025 (O&M) adjudicate upon the disputes between the parties, subject to compliance of the statutory requirements. Keeping the convenience of the parties in mind the learned tor may consider the venue of the arbitral proceedings Liberty is granted to the parties to raise all claims, counter claims, defences, pleas etc. before the Learned Arbitrator. Needless to mention that all the questions arising the parties shall remain open for determination in the arbitral proceedings and any observation made hereinabove will not be binding on the learned Arbitrator. A request letter along with a copy of this order be sent to Hon’ble the Chief Justice Ms. Ritu Bahri (retired). With the directions aforesaid ARB Pending application(s), if any, are accordingly, disposed of. (LAPITA BANERJI) JUDGE 6 Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No between the parties, subject to Keeping the convenience of the parties in mind the learned tor may consider the venue of the arbitral proceedings to be Liberty is granted to the parties to raise all claims, counter claims, defences, pleas etc. before the Learned Arbitrator. Needless to mention that all the questions arising between the parties shall remain open for determination in the arbitral proceedings and any observation made hereinabove will not be binding A request letter along with a copy of this order be sent to Ms. Ritu Bahri (retired). ARB-320-2025 is disposed of. Pending application(s), if any, are accordingly, disposed of. (LAPITA BANERJI) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No VANDANA 2026.07.17 17:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document