Former Bombay High Court Chief Justice Appointed Sole Arbitrator in Shubham Equipment–Rothwell Water Joint Venture Dispute: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has allowed two arbitration petitions filed by Shubham Equipment Private Limited (SEPL) and its promoter, Sunil Suresh Uplap, against Rothwell Water Company Limited (RWCL) and others. In an order dated October 8, 2026, the court appointed former Bombay High Court Chief Justice Ramesh Deokinandan Dhanuka as the sole arbitrator to resolve disputes arising from a joint venture agreement and a separate memorandum of understanding. The dispute involves…