Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 122 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 01-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 122 of 2026 and Application No.563 of 2026 The International Maritime Academy Trust Rep. by its Managing Trustee, J.Senthil Kumar, Puduchatram, Korattur Village, Jamin Korattur, Poonamalle Taluk, Chennai - 600 124. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Foxconn Hai Technology India Private Ltd., Rep. by its Authorised Signatory - Mr.S.Muthu, M2/A and M2/B SIPCOT Industrial Park, PH- II' Hi Tech Sez. Chennai - Bangalore NH Sunguvarchatram, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - 602 106. 2. Venpa Staffing and Services India Private ltd., Rep. by its Director - Mr.Pushparathinam A, 211, Cherry Road, 2nd Floor, Shop No.3 Sai Towers, Near Vincent Bus Stop, Salem - 636 007. 3. The South India Chamber of Commerce and Industry Rep. by its Secretary Generl, SICCI Head Office, Indian Chamber Buildings, P.B.No.1208, Esplanade, Chennai - 600 104. 4. V.Inbavijayan Arbitrator, G-2, Plot No.108, Majestic Colony, Valasaravakkam, Chennai - 600 087. ..Respondent(s) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 122 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 Prayer: Petition filed under section 14(3) the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, praying To terminate the appointment of Arbitrator made by the 1st Respondent vide letter dated 04.12.2025 of the 3rd Respondent and the subsequent proceedings dated 22.12.2025, of the Arbitrator. For Petitioner(s): R.Gopinath For Respondent(s): Mr.K.Harishankar for M/s.Bhagavath Krishnan, for R1 R2 – no appearance ORDER During the pendency of the proceedings, it has been brought to the notice of this Court that arbitrator has withdrawn from the arbitral proceedings vide letter dated 31.01.2026. 2. In view of the above, nothing further survives for adjudication in this petition. Accordingly, this petition is closed. No order as to costs. Consequently, connected application is also closed. 01-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No MPA https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 122 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 To 1. Foxconn Hai Technology India Private Ltd., Rep. by its Authorised Signatory - Mr.S.Muthu, M2/A and M2/B SIPCOT Industrial Park, PH- II' Hi Tech Sez. Chennai - Bangalore NH Sunguvarchatram, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - 602 106. 2. Venpa Staffing and Services India Private ltd., Rep. by its Director - Mr.Pushparathinam A, 211, Cherry Road, 2nd Floor, Shop No.3 Sai Towers, Near Vincent Bus Stop, Salem - 636 007. 3. The South India Chamber of Commerce and Industry Rep. by its Secretary Generl, SICCI Head Office, Indian Chamber Buildings, P.B.No.1208, Esplanade, Chennai - 600 104. 4. The Section Officer, VR Section, High Court, Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 122 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. MPA Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 122 of 2026 and Application No.563 of 2026 01-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis