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Hero Motocorp Ltd vs Morani Motors Private Limited on 6 April, 2026
Author: Subramonium Prasad
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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
+ O.M.P. (COMM) 170/2026
HERO MOTOCORP LTD .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Rahul Malhotra, Mr. Rishu Kant
Sharma, Mr. Rahul Saxena, Ms.
Padamja Sharma and Ms. Tuhina
Kakkar, Advocates
versus
MORANI MOTORS PRIVATE LIMITED .....Respondent
Through:
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD
ORDER
% 06.04.2026
O.M.P. (COMM) 170/2026
1. The present petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 has been filed by the Petitioner challenging the Award dated 31.12.2025 passed by the learned Sole Arbitrator.
2. There are a total of 13 claims which have been raised by the Petitioner, out of which four claims have been partly allowed being Claim No.1, 8, 9 and 12.
3. It is the case of the Petitioner that after holding that the Respondent has not been diligent in performing its services under the agreement, the amounts have been awarded in favour of the Respondent by the learned Arbitrator, and therefore, there is a complete dichotomy between the amount awarded and the findings in the award.
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4. Issue notice.
5. On taking steps, let notice be issued to the Respondent through all permissible modes, including dasti.
6. List on 13.08.2026.
I.A. 9143/20267. This is an application on behalf of the Petitioner for stay of the operation of the impugned Award dated 31.12.2025.
8. Subject to the Petitioner depositing a sum of Rs.2 crores with the Registry of this Court within a period of six weeks from today, the execution of the impugned Award shall remain stayed.
9. The application is disposed of.
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