ARB-342-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT 110 M/S SHINRYO SUVIDHA, ENGINEERS INDIA PVT LTD COSMAS RESEARCH LAB LTD CORAM : HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE LAPITA BANERJI Present : Mr. for the LAPITA BANERJI, J. 1. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submits that vide an order dated January 22, 2026 passed by a Coordinate Bench of this Court, Mr. R.L. Ahuja, Additional District and Sessions Judge (Retd.), House No.4-A, Palam Vihar, Pakhowal Road, V Mobile: 9888353526 was appointed as learned Arbitrator. However, the said learned Arbitrator expressed his inability to conduct the arbitral proceedings. Therefore, he prays for personnel of the learned Arbitrator to be substituted. 2. The prayer is considered and allowed. 3. In place of Mr. R.L. Ahuja, Additional District and Sessions Judge (Retd.), House No.4 Ludhiana 142022, Mobile: 9888353526 District and Sessions Judge (Retd.), House No.574 GX, BRS Nagar Extension, Opp. Verka Milk Plant, Ludhiana, Mobile No.9646293445, E mail-Id: bsandhu88@gmail.com 2026 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH ARB-342-2026 (O&M) DATE OF DECISION : 14 S SHINRYO SUVIDHA, ENGINEERS INDIA PVT LTD Versus COSMAS RESEARCH LAB LTD HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE LAPITA BANERJI Mr. L.B. Rai, Advocate for the petitioner. (Through V.C.) LAPITA BANERJI, J.(ORAL) Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submits that vide an order dated January 22, 2026 passed by a Coordinate Bench of this Court, Mr. R.L. Ahuja, Additional District and Sessions Judge (Retd.), A, Palam Vihar, Pakhowal Road, V Mobile: 9888353526 was appointed as learned Arbitrator. However, the said learned Arbitrator expressed his inability to conduct the arbitral proceedings. Therefore, he prays for personnel of the learned Arbitrator to be substituted. The prayer is considered and allowed. In place of Mr. R.L. Ahuja, Additional District and Sessions Judge (Retd.), House No.4-A, Palam Vihar, Pakhowal Road, V Daad, Ludhiana 142022, Mobile: 9888353526 now Mr. District and Sessions Judge (Retd.), House No.574 GX, BRS Nagar Extension, Opp. Verka Milk Plant, Ludhiana, Mobile No.9646293445, E Id: bsandhu88@gmail.com is nominated as the second Arbitrator IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT 14.07.2026 S SHINRYO SUVIDHA, ENGINEERS INDIA PVT LTD …PETITIONER …RESPONDENT HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE LAPITA BANERJI petitioner. (Through V.C.) Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submits that vide an order dated January 22, 2026 passed by a Coordinate Bench of this Court, Mr. R.L. Ahuja, Additional District and Sessions Judge (Retd.), A, Palam Vihar, Pakhowal Road, V Daad, Ludhiana 142022, Mobile: 9888353526 was appointed as learned Arbitrator. However, the said learned Arbitrator expressed his inability to conduct the arbitral proceedings. Therefore, he prays for personnel of the learned Arbitrator to The prayer is considered and allowed. In place of Mr. R.L. Ahuja, Additional District and Sessions A, Palam Vihar, Pakhowal Road, V Daad, now Mr. Balwinder Singh Sandhu, District and Sessions Judge (Retd.), House No.574 GX, BRS Nagar Extension, Opp. Verka Milk Plant, Ludhiana, Mobile No.9646293445, E- is nominated as the second Arbitrator PRINCE SAINI 2026.07.17 17:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document ARB-342-2026 subject to compliance of statutory provisi Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereinafter referred to as “the 1996 Act”). Mr. Ramakant Upadhyaya, R/o 4/14, Lal Bahadur Shastri Sanskrit University, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi, Mobile No.9911104422, who was already appointed as learned Arbitrator and the second Arbitrator will now nominate/select the Presiding Arbitrator Tribunal as per the arbitration clause. 4. Parties are directed to appear before the learned Arbitral Tribunal on date, time and place to be fixed and communicated by the learned Arbitrator 5. Fee shall be paid to the learned Arbitrators in accordance with the Fourth Schedule of the 6. Learned Arbitral Tribunal is also requested to complete the proceedings as per the time limit prescribed under Section 29 Act. 7. A request letter along with a copy of the order be sent to Mr. Balwinder Singh Sandhu, District and Sessio 8. With the directions aforesaid, ARB 9. Pending application(s), if any, are accordingly, disposed of. JULY 14, 2026 Prince Whether speaking/reasoned : Whether reportable : 2026 (O&M) subject to compliance of statutory provisions including Section 12 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereinafter referred to as “the 1996 Act”). Mr. Ramakant Upadhyaya, R/o 4/14, Lal Bahadur Shastri Sanskrit University, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi, Mobile No.9911104422, who was appointed as learned Arbitrator and the second Arbitrator will now nominate/select the Presiding Arbitrator, thereby constituting Tribunal as per the arbitration clause. Parties are directed to appear before the learned Arbitral on date, time and place to be fixed and communicated by the learned Arbitrators at their convenience. Fee shall be paid to the learned Arbitrators in accordance with the Fourth Schedule of the 1996 Act, as amended. Learned Arbitral Tribunal is also requested to complete the proceedings as per the time limit prescribed under Section 29 A request letter along with a copy of the order be sent to Mr. Balwinder Singh Sandhu, District and Sessions Judge (Retd.) With the directions aforesaid, ARB Pending application(s), if any, are accordingly, disposed of. , 2026 speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No ons including Section 12 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereinafter referred to as “the 1996 Act”). Mr. Ramakant Upadhyaya, R/o 4/14, Lal Bahadur Shastri Sanskrit University, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi, Mobile No.9911104422, who was appointed as learned Arbitrator and the second Arbitrator will now thereby constituting the Arbitral Parties are directed to appear before the learned Arbitral on date, time and place to be fixed and communicated by the Fee shall be paid to the learned Arbitrators in accordance with Act, as amended. Learned Arbitral Tribunal is also requested to complete the proceedings as per the time limit prescribed under Section 29-A of the 1996 A request letter along with a copy of the order be sent to Mr. ns Judge (Retd.). With the directions aforesaid, ARB-342-2026 is disposed of. Pending application(s), if any, are accordingly, disposed of. (LAPITA BANERJI) JUDGE 2026 is disposed of. PRINCE SAINI 2026.07.17 17:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document