Hemendra Jain vs Hunnar Gold: Sole Arbitrator Appointed

Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Commercial Division

Order Date: 17 September 2026

Case Overview

• Applicant: Hemendra Hiralal Jain; Respondent: Hunnar Gold.
• Dispute arises from Deed of Retirement‑cum‑Admission of Partnership dated 9 April 2022 and 22 November 2024.
• Arbitration agreement contained in Clauses 14 and 25 of the deeds; invoked by Applicant via notice dated 14 July 2025.
• Court examined record, confirmed existence and validity of arbitration agreement, and found it duly invoked.

Final Outcome

• Mr. Tushad Kakalia, Advocate, appointed as Sole Arbitrator; office address: Aban House, 25-31, 6th Floor, Kakushroo Dubash Marg, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai – 400001; Cell No. 9833212724.
• Parties to communicate contact details to arbitrator within one week; arbitrator to forward statutory Statement of Disclosure under Section 11(8) read with Section 12(1) to both parties within two weeks.
• Parties to appear before arbitrator for scheduling pleadings, examination of witnesses (if any), and to provide functional email addresses and telephone numbers; service of correspondence deemed valid via email.
• All arbitral costs and fees to be borne equally by the parties initially, subject to adjustment by the final award.
• The Sole Arbitrator is empowered to adjudicate any claims or counter‑claims and determine all questions of merit in accordance with law.

Topics: Arbitration, Partnership Dispute