Supreme Court allowed arbitration petition between Straits Laundry Pte Ltd and Timescan Logistics (India) Ltd, appointing Adv. Vikram Ramakrishnan as sole arbitrator.
Dispute stems from damaged Speed Queen washer under 2020 warehousing agreement; Respondent offered USD 1,000 compensation, which petitioner deemed insufficient.
Prior High Court appointed arbitrator Pawan Jhabhak (Feb 2024) who declined jurisdiction, citing international commercial arbitration, leading to Supreme Court intervention.
Arbitration seat set in Chennai, India; arbitrator granted freedom to determine fees, and all pending interlocutory applications disposed of.