Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay
Order Date: 22 October 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: M/s. JO Entertainment (Applicant) vs Noise and Grains Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. (Respondents).
- Application filed as Arbitration Application No. 609 of 2026 under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, seeking appointment of an arbitrator for disputes arising under an Agreement dated 20 Nov 2025.
- Applicant invoked the arbitration clause by issuing a notice on 8 June 2026; arbitration clause (Clause 16) is undisputed.
- The court noted an objection concerning individual directors being made parties, which may be decided by the arbitrator.
- The court affirmed the existence of a valid, subsisting arbitration agreement and its proper invocation.
Final Outcome
- Ms. Shreya Jha, Advocate, is appointed as the Sole Arbitrator.
- Her office address (C/o Mr. Naushad Engineer, 1D, Lentin Chambers, Dalal Street, Fort, Mumbai – 400001) and email (shreyajha183@gmail.com) are provided for service of documents.
- Parties must furnish contact details and a copy of the order to the arbitrator within one week.
- The arbitrator shall submit a statutory Statement of Disclosure under Section 11(8) and Section 12(1) to the parties for filing.
- Parties shall appear before the arbitrator as directed for procedural directions, including schedule of pleadings and hearings.
- Arbitration costs and fees are to be borne equally by the parties, subject to adjustment by the final award.
- The arbitrator is empowered to adjudicate all claims, counter‑claims, and merits of the dispute.
Topics: Arbitration, Court Order