Bombay High Court
EBIX CASH PVT. LTDversusAURANGABAD SMART CITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED THRU. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Disposal
- DISPOSED OFF
Holding
The appointment of Shankar G. Shete as sole arbitrator is confirmed.
Summary
Ebix Cash Pvt. Ltd filed an arbitration application against Aurangabad Smart City Development Corporation Limited. The court examined a consent letter and a statement of disclosure dated 28‑08‑2026 submitted by former District and Sessions Judge Shankar G. Shete. The issue was whether the appointment of Mr. Shete as sole arbitrator complied with procedural requirements. Finding the consent and disclosure satisfactory, the court confirmed the order dated 14‑08‑2026 appointing him as sole arbitrator. Accordingly, the arbitration application was disposed.
Issues considered
- Whether the appointment of a sole arbitrator is valid in view of the consent letter and statement of disclosure
Subjects
- Arbitration
- Sole Arbitrator
- Consent Letter
- Statement of Disclosure
- High Court
- Application Disposed
Judgment
2026:BHC-AUG:40203
1 934-arb-40-2024.odt
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY,
BENCH AT AURANGABAD
ARBITRATION APPLICATION NO. 40 OF 2024
Ebix Cash Pvt. Ltd
VERSUS
Aurangabad Smart City Development Corporation Limited Thru. Chief
Executive Officer
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Advocate for Applicant : Mr. Warma Bharatkumar Ramdeo
Advocate for Respondent : Mr. Amit Yadkikar h/f Mr. P.D. Jarare
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CORAM : ROHIT W. JOSHI, J.
DATED : SEPTEMBER 03, 2026
P.C.:
1. In view of the consent letter and statement of disclosure dated
28.08.2026 received from learned advocate Mr. Shankar G. Shete,
Former District and Sessions Judge, order dated 14.08.2026 appointing
him as sole Arbitrator stands confirmed.
2. Arbitration Application is disposed of.
[ROHIT W. JOSHI J.]
Mujaheed//
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