ARB.P. 705/2026 $~5 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010162452026 + ARB.P. 705/2026 & I.A. 10628/2026 VELOCIS SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED .....Petitioner Through: Ms. Namita Sinha, Mr. Aman Bhatnagar, Mr. Prateek Mohan Sinha, Ms. Nandini Harsh and Mr. Krishnendu Das, Advocates. versus WE 24 SEVEN DIGITAL ADMEDIA LLP .....Respondent Through: None. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE OM PRAKASH SHUKLA JUDGMENT(ORAL) % 29.09.2026 1. By way of the present petition, the Petitioner seeks appointment of an Arbitrator for resolution of disputes arising out of Services Contract dated 18.10.20241 executed between the parties herein. 2. The case of the Petitioner in brief is that it raised various invoices against the Respondent for the services rendered by it. However, the Respondent has defaulted in making payments. 3. In compliance of the last order of this Court, notice has been served by way of publication in newspapers namely ‘Times of India’ and ‘Punjab Kesari’. Accordingly, service is deemed sufficient. Signed By:PRAGYA ARORA Signing Date:06.10.2026 12:26:52 Signature Not Verified ARB.P. 705/2026 4. This Court, while exercising its jurisdiction under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 19962, is concerned with examining the prima facie existence of a valid arbitration agreement. 5. In the present case, there is no dispute with regard to the existence of a valid arbitration clause between the parties. The agreement to arbitrate is contained in Clause 11.1 of the Contract, it is reproduced as follows: “11.1 Governing Law and Dispute Resolution: This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with laws of India and the courts in New Delhi shall have exclusive jurisdiction. All disputes or differences arising out of or in connection with this Contract or any breach thereof ("Dispute") if not amicably settled by mutual discussions between the Parties within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date the Dispute arose shall be referred to arbitration of a sole arbitrator to be mutually appointed by the Parties. The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, as amended. The venue, place and seat of arbitration shall be in New Delhi”. 6. In the aforesaid circumstances, this Court finds no impediment in appointing a Sole Arbitrator. 7. Accordingly, the Delhi International Arbitration Centre (“DIAC”) is directed to appoint a learned Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes arising between the parties within one week. The learned Sole Arbitrator shall enter upon the reference within two weeks from the date of appointment by the DIAC. 1 “Contract” hereinafter 2 “Act” hereinafter Signed By:PRAGYA ARORA Signing Date:06.10.2026 12:26:52 Signature Not Verified ARB.P. 705/2026 8. The learned Sole Arbitrator will proceed to the arbitration proceedings subject to furnishing requisite disclosures as required under Section 12(2) of the Act within two weeks of entering reference. 9. The arbitration shall be carried under the rules and aegis of DIAC. The learned Arbitrator shall be entitled to fees as per the Schedule of Fees maintained by the DIAC. 10. It shall be open to the parties to raise all pleas, including objection as to arbitrability and jurisdiction, before the learned Sole Arbitrator who shall decide the same in accordance with law. 11. It is clarified that the observations made herein are only for the purpose of deciding the present petition under Section 11(6) of the Act. The learned Sole Arbitrator shall adjudicate the disputes independently and on their own merits, uninfluenced by any observations contained in the present order. 12. Accordingly, the present petition is disposed of in the above terms. Pending application(s) also stand disposed of. OM PRAKASH SHUKLA, J SEPTEMBER 29, 2026/pa Signed By:PRAGYA ARORA Signing Date:06.10.2026 12:26:52