Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd vs Sumit Sawhney
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Case Significance
Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd vs Sumit Sawhney is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 24, 2026 (citation: ik-16718795). Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd filed a petition under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act seeking appointment of a sole arbitrator for disputes arising out of a Car Finance Agreement and Personal Loan Agreement with Sumit Sawhney. The original arbitration clauses provided for unilateral appointment by the lender, which was held to be invalid. The court appointed Mr. Pankaj Kumar, Advocate, as sole arbitrator for the combined disputes valued at approximately Rs 32 lakhs. The case was heard by Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar. Counsel appearing: Aditya Prasad (counsel for petitioner), Amit Kumar Sinha (counsel for petitioner), Santosh Kumar (counsel for respondent), Shashi Kant Upadhyay (counsel for respondent).
Summary
Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd filed a petition under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act seeking appointment of a sole arbitrator for disputes arising out of a Car Finance Agreement and Personal Loan Agreement with Sumit Sawhney. The original arbitration clauses provided for unilateral appointment by the lender, which was held to be invalid. The court appointed Mr. Pankaj Kumar, Advocate, as sole arbitrator for the combined disputes valued at approximately Rs 32 lakhs.
What was the outcome of Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd vs Sumit Sawhney?
Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd filed a petition under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act seeking appointment of a sole arbitrator for disputes arising out of a Car Finance Agreement and P...
Judgment
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