Delhi High Court Appoints Arbitrator by Consent in Commercial Dispute

Case Snapshot

• Case Name: MS Bafna Global Venture Pvt Ltd v. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) & Anr.

• Citation: O.M.P.(I) (COMM.) 250/2026 (CNR No. DLHC010265332026)

• High Court: High Court of Delhi

• Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Om Prakash Shukla

• Date of Judgment: 30th July, 2026

• Area of Law: Arbitration, Section 9 Petition, Interim Relief

Judgment Headline

Court converts Section 9 petition to Section 17 application upon mutual appointment of arbitrator by consent.

The Judgment in One Line

Delhi High Court appointed retired Chief Justice as Sole Arbitrator by consent and directed existing interim relief to continue till arbitrator decides.

Why This Judgment Matters

This judgment exemplifies the pro-arbitration approach of Indian courts. When parties mutually agree to refer disputes to arbitration, courts promptly facilitate the process by appointing an arbitrator and seamlessly converting pending interim applications. The ru

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