- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:21971 CMP No. 14 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 21ST DAY OF APRIL, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE E.S.INDIRESH CIVIL MISC. PETITION NO. 14 OF 2026 BETWEEN: 1. M/S. ARAVIND LIFE STYLE BRANDS LIMITED CORPORATE OFFICE DU PARC TRINITY, 8TH FLOOR, 17, M.G.ROAD, BANGALORE-560001. REPRESENTED BY ITS AUTHORISED SIGNATORY SRI. MOHAMMAD ILIYAS S/O. MOHAMMAD HAZISORVAR. AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS …PETITIONER (BY SRI. MAHENDRA B. S.,ADVOCATE) AND: 1. FORUM LIFESTYLE LLP PRESTIGE CHAMBERS, 102, FIRST FLOOR, KALYAN STREET, DANA BUNDER, MASJID BUNDER(EAST), MUMBAI-400009, MAHARASHTRA, REPRESENTED BY ITS DESIGNATED PARTNER MR.ALTAF F DURANT. …RESPONDENT (BY SRI. PARASHURAM A L.,ADVOCATE) CMP IS FILED U/S. 11(6) OF ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION ACT 1996 PRAYING TO EXCERCISE THE POWER UNDER SEC.11(6) OF THE ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION ACT, 1996 AND APPOINT AN ARBITRATOR TO ADJUDICATE THE DISPUTES THAT HAS ARISEN BETWEEN THE PETITIONER AND RESPONDENT WITH RESPECT TO CLAUSE 21 OF THE CONDITIONS OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT DATED 27.12.2019 i.e., ANNEXURE - A AND ETC. Digitally signed by CHAYA S A Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:21971 CMP No. 14 of 2026 THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR FINAL HEARING, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE E.S.INDIRESH ORAL ORDER Heard the learned counsel appearing for the parties. 2. In this petition, the petitioner has sought for appointment of an Arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes that have arisen between the parties as per Clause 21 of the Franchise Agreement dated 27.12.2019 (Annexure-A), in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Act’). 3. Having taken note of the submissions made by the learned counsel appearing for the parties and upon perusal of Clause 21 of the conditions of the Franchise Agreement dated 27.12.2019 (Annexure-A), I am of the considered opinion that, a Arbitrator is to be appointed to adjudicate the dispute between the parties. 4. Accordingly, this petition under Section 11 (6) of the Act, 1996 is allowed. Sri.Radhakrishna Holla.K. - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:21971 CMP No. 14 of 2026 Retired District Judge is appointed to enter into the said reference of Arbitration and act as the Sole Arbitrator in the present case in the Arbitration and Conciliation Centre, Bengaluru, as per the Rules governing the said Arbitration Centre. 5. All claims and contentions of the parties are kept open to be decided by the Arbitral Tribunal. 6. A copy of this order be sent forthwith to the Arbitration and Conciliation Centre, Khanija Bhavan, Bengaluru, for proceeding further in the matter. 7. Registry is directed to return all original documents produced by any of the parties after obtaining Photostat copies of the same. 8. Since the parties are represented through their learned counsel, in order to avoid further delay in the matter, the parties are directed to appear before the Arbitration and Conciliation Centre, Bengaluru on - 4 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:21971 CMP No. 14 of 2026 05.06.2026 at 11.00 am, without waiting for further notice in this regard. Accordingly, the petition is disposed of. SD/- (E.S.INDIRESH) JUDGE RS List No.: 2 Sl No.: 42