Delhi High Court appoints arbitrator to resolve disputes between Yuvraj Singh and real estate company

The Delhi High Court recently appointed an arbitrator to resolve disputes between former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh and real estate firm Brilliant Etoile Private Limited..Justice C Hari Shankar said advocate and former Vice Chairman of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Mukesh Gupta will arbitrate the case.“The arbitration would take place under the aegis of the Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) and would abide by its rules and regulations. The learned arbitrator shall be entitled to fees as per the Schedule of Fees maintained by the DIAC,” the Court ordered..The order was passed on the plea filed by Yuvraj Singh alleging violation of personality rights and delay in delivery of a flat booked by him with the real estate firm.Singh had booked a flat at Delhi's Hauz Khas in 2021. During the time of booking, the flat was stated to be around ₹14.10 crore in value.The former cricketer received the possession letter in November 2023 but when he inspected the property, the flat was found to be of sub-standard quality. He said that the builder compromised on the quality of material and downgraded the quality of fittings, furnishings, lighting and finishing of the apartment. .On the aspect of violation his personality rights, Singh said that the developer misused his brand value and violated the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by using his personality rights beyond the term of the agreement. Singh's personality to promote the project could not have been used after November 2023 as per the MoU, but the builder allegedly continued to do so. .Yuvraj Singh was represented by Rizwan Law Associates. Advocates Rizwan, Sachi Chopra, Azadar Husain, Nistha Sinha, V Anand and Yashi Bajpai appeared for him. Advocate Neeraj Singh and Gulati appeared for the real estate firm. .[Read Order]