Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay

Order Date: 15 October 2026

Case Overview

  • Applicant: Sohail Abdullah Dhukka; Respondent: Unique Developers & Others.
  • Dispute arises from a Partnership Deed dated 2 August 2021, containing an arbitration clause in Clause 17.
  • Applicant invoked the arbitration agreement by serving a notice on 11 August 2025.
  • Application filed as Arbitration Application No. 434 of 2026 under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, seeking appointment of an arbitrator.

Final Outcome

  • The Court appointed Mr Devansh Shah, Advocate, as the Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes.
  • Office address, email (devanshdks98@gmail.com) and contact number (98702 48167) of the arbitrator were specified.
  • Parties to furnish contact details to the arbitrator within one week; the arbitrator to forward statutory Statement of Disclosure under Section 11(8) & 12(1).
  • Parties to appear before the arbitrator as directed for scheduling pleadings, witness examination, and hearings.
  • Arbitration costs and fees to be borne equally by the parties initially, subject to adjustment by the final award.
  • The Court ordered that all further actions be taken upon receipt of the order as downloaded from the Court’s website.

Topics: Arbitration, Court Order