Akash Arora vs Kamlesh Devi Sharma

ik-25565674 Delhi High Court 16 February 2026 • 13 min read

Judges (1)

Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar Delivered

Counsel (4)

Aanchal Bindal Counsel Petitioner Ashok Kumar Singh Counsel Petitioner Deepak Kumar Counsel Petitioner Rajesh Ranjan Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

Akash Arora Petitioner Kamlesh Devi Sharma Respondent

Case Significance

Akash Arora vs Kamlesh Devi Sharma is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 16, 2026 (citation: ik-25565674). The petitioner sought appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration Act following withdrawal of a civil suit for recovery of Rs 5,02,937 arising from a business agreement that was renewed annually from 2012 to 2016. The Court appointed Mr. Shyam Sharma as sole arbitrator, directing the parties to share fees equally in accordance with the Fourth Schedule of the Act. The case was heard by Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar. Counsel appearing: Aanchal Bindal (counsel for petitioner), Ashok Kumar Singh (counsel for petitioner), Deepak Kumar (counsel for petitioner), Rajesh Ranjan (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The petitioner sought appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration Act following withdrawal of a civil suit for recovery of Rs 5,02,937 arising from a business agreement that was renewed annually from 2012 to 2016. The Court appointed Mr. Shyam Sharma as sole arbitrator, directing the parties to share fees equally in accordance with the Fourth Schedule of the Act.

What was the outcome of Akash Arora vs Kamlesh Devi Sharma?

The petitioner sought appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration Act following withdrawal of a civil suit for recovery of Rs 5,02,937 arising from a business agreement that wa...

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