SURESH SHAH vs HIPAD TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

The Supreme Court granted the petition under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for the appointment of a Sole Arbitrator to resolve disputes arising from a Sub-Lease deed. The petitioner had invoked the arbitration clause in the Sub-Lease but the respondent failed to respond to the notice for the appointment of the arbitrator. The court emphasized the necessity of appointing an arbitrator to ensure the resolution of disputes as per the agreed terms of the contract.