Authority: High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh
Order Date: 16 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petition filed by Crosswaves Builders and Contractors Private Limited against MRG Group India Private Limited under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (ARB‑174‑2026 (O&M)).
- Both parties submitted affidavits (CM‑12984‑CII and CM‑12300‑CII‑2026) indicating preference for a sole independent arbitrator rather than a tribunal.
- The matter was heard by Hon’ble Ms. Justice Lapita Banerji, with counsel Ms. Amrita Garg appearing for the petitioner (via video) and Mr. Ashwani Gaur for the respondent.
Order Details
- The Court appoints retired Justice M.M. Kumar as the sole arbitrator to adjudicate all disputes arising out of the contract.
- Address of the arbitrator: C‑44, House No.79, Sector 16‑44, LGF, Neeti Bagh, New Delhi‑110049; Mobile No. 9888824752.
- The venue for arbitral proceedings is fixed at Gurugram for the convenience of the parties.
- The parties are granted liberty to raise all claims, counter‑claims, defenses, and pleas before the arbitrator.
- The Court notes that observations made in this order are not binding on the arbitrator and that all issues remain open for determination in the arbitral proceedings.
- A copy of the order is to be sent to the Chief Justice M.M. Kumar (Retd.).
- ARB‑174‑2026 (O&M) is disposed of, along with any pending applications.
Final Outcome
- Retired Justice M.M. Kumar is appointed sole arbitrator; arbitral proceedings will be conducted in Gurugram, and the parties may present all matters before him. The court’s order is now closed.
Topics: Arbitration Appointment, Court Order, Construction Dispute