Authority: Supreme Court of India, Civil Original Jurisdiction
Order Date: 16 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petition No.44/2026 filed by Broadband Telecom, Inc., a California‑incorporated company, against Bankai Infotech Limited, an Ahmedabad‑based Indian company.
- Filed under Section 11(6)(a) read with Section 11(12)(a) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for appointment of a sole arbitrator after each party’s suggested arbitrators were mutually unacceptable.
- The respondent did not file a counter‑affidavit; both parties jointly submitted that former Judge A.K. Sikri be appointed.
- The Court issued notice and recorded hearing on 16‑07‑2026, with senior counsel listed for both sides.
Final Outcome
- The Court ordered that Hon’ble Mr. Justice A.K. Sikri be appointed as the sole arbitrator.
- Parties directed to contact his office to initiate formal arbitration proceedings.
- All objections by the respondent may be raised before the arbitrator.
- The arbitrator’s remuneration/fees to be fixed in accordance with the Fourth Schedule of the Act.
- The petition and any pending applications are disposed of.
Topics: Arbitration, Court Order