Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Commercial Division

Order Date: 18 September 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition: Commercial Arbitration Petition No.187 of 2026 filed by ICICI Home Finance Company Limited (Petitioner) against Deepak Kumar (Respondent).
  • Earlier Order: On 16 February 2026, the Court granted interim reliefs in prayer clauses ‘c’, ‘e’, and ‘f’ in favour of the petitioner.
  • Service: The relief order was served on the respondent, who failed to appear before the Court thereafter.
  • Interim Relief Confirmation: The Court, noting the respondent’s non‑appearance, confirmed the ad‑interim reliefs granted on 16 February 2026.
  • Directive: The petitioner was ordered to constitute the Arbitral Tribunal within 60 days from the date of this order.
  • Disposal: With the interim reliefs confirmed and the directive issued, the petition was disposed of by the Court.

Final Outcome

  • The Court upheld the interim reliefs previously granted, mandated the formation of an arbitral tribunal within 60 days, and closed the petition.

Topics: Arbitration, Banking