Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 336 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 336 of 2026 M/s.Sathyajothi Films Rep by its Partner, T.G.Thyagarajan, No. 8, Tilak Street, T. Nagar, Chennai - 600 017. ..Petitioner(s) Vs M/s.Diya Movies Rep. by its Proprietor, Mr.B.Pradeep, No.66/70, Palani Andavar Koil Street, Vadapalani, Chennai-600 026. ..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, praying to appoint an arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the petitioner and respondent in terms of the Distribution Agreement dated 16.07.2025 and to direct the respondents to pay costs. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Hemanth Thiyageswaran For M/s.Waraon and Sai Rams For Respondent(s): Ms.Samyukthaa B S ORDER This Arbitration Original Petition has been filed under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to appoint an arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the petitioner and respondent in terms of the Distribution Agreement dated 16.07.2025 and to direct the respondents to pay costs. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 336 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 2. Heard Mr.Hemanth Thiyageswaran, learned counsel for the petitioner and Ms.Samyukthaa B S, learned counsel for the respondent. 3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the respective learned counsels appearing for the parties would submit that they have no objection for appointment of an Arbitrator to enter upon the dispute that had arisen between the parties. Hence, they request this Court to appoint an Arbitrator to resolve the dispute. 4. In view of the consent that has been expressed by the learned counsel appearing on either side, I am inclined to appoint Mr.K.Harishankar, Advocate, having address at ‘Capitate’, 9th Floor, No.554/555, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai – 600 018 (Mobile No.9841076561) as Sole Arbitrator to enter upon the dispute between the petitioner and the respondent. 5. The learned Sole Arbitrator is entitled to fix his fees as per the Schedule-IV of the Act. This Court further requests the learned Sole Arbitrator to endeavour to decide the dispute as expeditiously as possible, however, not later than six(6) months from the date of his entering into reference. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 336 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 6. Accordingly, this Arbitration Original Petition is ordered. 29-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No kak https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 336 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. kak Arb O.P(COM.DIV.) No. 336 of 2026 29-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis