Mis H.R. Construction Private Limited vs National Highways And Infrastructure ...

ik-22251537 Delhi High Court 20 February 2026 • 7 min read

Judges (1)

Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar Delivered

Counsel (6)

Balendu Shekhar Counsel Respondent Fahim A. Khan Counsel Petitioner Krishna Chaitanya Counsel Respondent Mohd Yousuf Ali Counsel Petitioner Tabish Kamal Counsel Petitioner Tanisha Samanta Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

H.R. Construction Private Limited Petitioner National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited Respondent

Case Significance

Mis H.R. Construction Private Limited vs National Highways And Infrastructure... is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 20, 2026 (citation: ik-22251537). H.R. Construction filed a Section 11(6) petition seeking appointment of an arbitrator for disputes arising from a contract agreement with NHIDCL dated 24.03.2021. The respondent raised a preliminary objection that the notice invoking arbitration under Section 21 of the Act was defective, as it did not comply with the contractual requirement to first attempt resolution through the Dispute Resolution Board. The Court found merit in the objection and dismissed the petition, clarifying that the d The case was heard by Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar. Counsel appearing: Balendu Shekhar (counsel for respondent), Fahim A. Khan (counsel for petitioner), Krishna Chaitanya (counsel for respondent), Mohd Yousuf Ali (counsel for petitioner), Tabish Kamal (counsel for petitioner), Tanisha Samanta (counsel for respondent).

Summary

H.R. Construction filed a Section 11(6) petition seeking appointment of an arbitrator for disputes arising from a contract agreement with NHIDCL dated 24.03.2021. The respondent raised a preliminary objection that the notice invoking arbitration under Section 21 of the Act was defective, as it did not comply with the contractual requirement to first attempt resolution through the Dispute Resolution Board. The Court found merit in the objection and dismissed the petition, clarifying that the dismissal does not preclude the petitioner from taking such steps as available under law.

What was the outcome of Mis H.R. Construction Private Limited vs National Highways And Infrastructure...?

H.R. Construction filed a Section 11(6) petition seeking appointment of an arbitrator for disputes arising from a contract agreement with NHIDCL dated 24.03.2021. The respondent raised a preliminary o...

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