Authority: High Court of Meghalaya at Shillong
Order Date: 13 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petition filed by M/s Quest Retail Private Limited (registered office Jaipur) against Shri Shakti Laitphlang, seeking appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for disputes arising from a License Agreement dated 23 October 2024.
- The Court, after hearing, noted that counsel for both parties raised no objection to the arbitrator proposed by the Court.
- The matter was heard by Hon'ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew.
Final Outcome
- Mr. Philemon Nongbri, Advocate, appointed as the sole arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes.
- The petitioner must forward a copy of this order, along with contact details and party particulars, to the arbitrator within two weeks of the order.
- The arbitrator is directed to obtain the statutory statement of disclosure under Section 11(8) read with Section 12(1) of the Act and circulate it to the parties.
- Parties are to appear before the arbitrator as scheduled for directions on pleadings, witness examination, and hearing timetable.
- Arbitral costs and fees shall be borne equally by the parties initially, subject to adjustment by the final award.
Topics: Arbitration, Court Order