ARB-174-202 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT M/s Crosswaves MRG Group India Private Limited CORAM : HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE LAPITA BANERJI Present : Ms for the petitioner. (through video Mr. Ashwani Gaur, Advocate, for the respondent. LAPITA BANERJI This is an and Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereinafter referred to as, ‘the 1996 Act’) 2. Pursuant to the Coordinate Bench, affidavits ha respondents to evince their intention that given the value of the contract, a sole independent arbitrator may be appointed instead of an Arbitral Tribunal. The affidavits filed through CM 12984-CII were ordered to be 3. In view of the above, t Justice M.M.Kumar (Retd.) Address: C-44, 2026 (O&M) Sr. No. 113 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH ARB Date M/s Crosswaves Builders and Contractors Private Limited Versus MRG Group India Private Limited HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE LAPITA BANERJI Ms. Amrita Garg, Advocate, for the petitioner. (through video conferencing) Mr. Ashwani Gaur, Advocate, for the respondent. *** LAPITA BANERJI, J. (Oral) This is an application under Section 11 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 had 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 Arbitral The affidavits filed through CM CII were ordered to be taken on record. In view of the above, this Court appoints Hon’ble the Chief Justice M.M.Kumar (Retd.) House No.79, Sector 16 44, LGF, Neeti Bagh, New Delhi IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH ARB-174-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 16.07.2026 Builders and Contractors Private Limited …Petitioner …Respondent HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE LAPITA BANERJI application under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereinafter referred to as, ‘the 1996 Act’) order dated May 22, 2026 passed by a 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 Arbitral The affidavits filed through CM-12300-CII-2026 and CM- taken on record. his Court appoints Hon’ble the Chief House No.79, Sector 16-A, Chandigarh 2nd LGF, Neeti Bagh, New Delhi-110049, Mobile No. VANDANA 2026.07.17 09:51 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document ARB-174-202 9888824752 between the parties, subject to compliance of 4. Keeping the convenience of the parties in mind the learned Arbitrator may consider the venue of the arbitral proceedings ‘Gurugram’. 5. Liberty is granted to the parties to raise all claims, counter claims, defences, pleas etc. before the Learned Arbitrator. 6. Needless to mention that all the questions the parties shall remain open for determination in the arbitral proceedings and any observation made hereinabove will not be binding on the learned Arbitrator. 7. A request letter along with a copy of this order be sent to Hon’ble the Chie 8. With the directions aforesaid 9. Pending application(s), if any, are accordingly, disposed of. July 16, 2026 vandana Whether speaking/reasoned : Whether reportable : 2026 (O&M) as the Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate between the parties, subject to compliance of Keeping the convenience of the parties in mind the learned Arbitrator 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 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 M.M.Kumar (Retd.). 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 adjudicate upon the disputes between the parties, subject to compliance of the statutory requirements. Keeping the convenience of the parties in mind the learned Arbitrator 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 (Retd.). ARB-174-2026 is disposed of. Pending application(s), if any, are accordingly, disposed of. (LAPITA BANERJI) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No VANDANA 2026.07.17 09:51 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document