Section 11 Appointment: Court Appoints Sole Arbitrator for LLP Disputes by Party Consent

1. Case Snapshot

• Case Name: Mr Pranay Bahl & Ors. vs Mr Jawahar Sehgal & Ors.

• Citation: 2026:DHC:5799

• High Court: High Court of Delhi

• Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sachin Datta

• Date of Decision: July 13, 2026

• Area of Law: Arbitration – Section 11 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996; LLP Disputes

2. Judgment in Brief

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(5) and 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to adjudicate disputes between partners of an LLP. Disputes arose regarding capital contribution, financial mismanagement, and exclusion from management. The arbitration clause existed, and both parties agreed to appointment of a sole arbitrator. The Court appointed an Advocate as sole arbitrator, with liberty to raise jurisdictional objections.

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