Benetton India Pvt Ltd vs Gini And Jony Ltd

ik-194113105 Delhi High Court 26 February 2026 • 19 min read

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Case Significance

Benetton India Pvt Ltd vs Gini And Jony Ltd is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 26, 2026 (citation: ik-194113105). Benetton India filed a petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act seeking appointment of a sole arbitrator to resolve disputes arising from a Distribution Agreement dated 01.08.2014 and subsequent Settlement Agreements. The key issue was whether the arbitration clause survived the settlement agreements and whether the disputes were arbitrable. The Court appointed Mr. Varun Kumar Chopra as sole arbitrator under the aegis of DIAC, leaving all substantive issues includi The case was heard by Justice Jasmeet Singh. Counsel appearing: Nabam Yama (counsel for petitioner), Pragya Narayan (counsel for petitioner), Renuka Sahu (counsel for respondent), Shivam Singh (counsel for respondent), Vinam Gupta (counsel for petitioner).

Summary

Benetton India filed a petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act seeking appointment of a sole arbitrator to resolve disputes arising from a Distribution Agreement dated 01.08.2014 and subsequent Settlement Agreements. The key issue was whether the arbitration clause survived the settlement agreements and whether the disputes were arbitrable. The Court appointed Mr. Varun Kumar Chopra as sole arbitrator under the aegis of DIAC, leaving all substantive issues including arbitrability open for the arbitrator to decide.

What was the outcome of Benetton India Pvt Ltd vs Gini And Jony Ltd?

Benetton India filed a petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act seeking appointment of a sole arbitrator to resolve disputes arising from a Distribution Agreement dated 01....

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