Mani Gupta

Partner

Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors

10.2013 - Current

Presently leading a team of ten lawyers in managing the dispute resolution and litigation team;
Represented clients in construction claims arbitrations
A few indicative cases are belo
Representing an unincorporated joint-venture in pursuing delay and prolongation claims against Ministry of External Affairs arising out of a road-upgradation project in Terai Region, Nepal
The contract is based on FIDIC
The award has been reserved by the arbitral tribunal
Representing an unincorporated joint-venture in pursuing delay and prolongation claims against Government of Bihar arising out of a road-construction project in Bihar
Successfully represented a listed entity in pursuing its delay and prolongation claims against NTPC Limited arising out of a hydro-mechanical works package
The matter has been successfully settled between the parties, with the client obtaining a substantial amount of money from NTPC Limited
Represented an unincorporated joint venture entity in its arbitration against National Highways Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited in a road-construction project in North-East India
The matter was concluded through a settlement of contractual claims between the parties
Represented Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited in defending delay and prolongation claims filed by Progressive Constructions Limited arising out of a construction project in Sudan, Africa
While a majority of the claims have been rejected, BHEL has challenged the Arbitral Award USD 1,284,191.77 plus Sudanese Dinar 56,490
Represented Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited in defending delay and prolongation claims filed by PCL-SEW-BEPL arising out of a construction project in Sudan, Africa
Out of the claimed amount of Euro 26,261,542.06, the Tribunal rejected majority of the claims and awarded only Euro 5,375,787.73 plus Sudanese Pound 112,980 (approximately Rupees 4,28,093.38) to the civil contractor
Successfully defended BHEL in defending delay and prolongation claims filed by Indo-Nabin Projects Limited arising out of a construction contract
Successfully represented Gawar Constructions Limited against Public Works Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh in pursuing delay and prolongation claims
The Commercial Court at District Level at Lucknow has also upheld the award
The matter is now pending before the Division Bench of High Court of Allahabad
Represented clients in shareholders’ disputes and post-M&A arbitrations
A few indicative cases are belo
Presently advising a renewable energy company in pursuing its claims in arbitration against the promoter of a company acquired by the client
The claims are based on misrepresentation, fraud and non-fulfillment of various conditions of the share purchase agreement
Presently advising an education-advisory company in potential arbitration against a listed company
Successfully represented Coastal Projects Limited (then, in corporate insolvency resolution process) in an ICC arbitration
The arbitration was initiated by Qinhuangdao Tianye Tolian Heavy Industry Co
Ltd
Against all shareholders of Seli SpA arising out of Tolian’s investment Seli SpA
Represented S Chand & Company in an arbitration arising out of breach of non-compete obligations in a shareholders’ agreement undertaken by the promoter of a company acquired by S Chand
The matter was resolved through settlement
Represented clients in money-recovery arbitrations
A few indicative cases are belo
Currently advising National Skill Development Corporation (a joint venture of Ministry of Skill Development and Enterprise and the private sector) on various arbitrations for recovery of money provided as loans to training providers
These arbitrations are governed by the rules of the Indian Council for Arbitration
Advised Red Fort Capital Company Private Limited in pursuing its money-recovery claims against a public charitable trust operating a school in Benares, Uttar Pradesh before an arbitral tribunal comprising of Justice (Retd.) Mukul Mudgal
The parties settled the matter
Represented Coastal Projects Limited in various money recovery arbitrations initiated by various non-banking financial institutions like Bajaj Finance Limited, Shri Ram Equipment and Finance Limited
Represented clients in various other miscellaneous arbitrations
A few indicative cases are belo
Currently representing Unique Identification Authority of India in an arbitration with a service provider
The matter is at a stage of discovery and production of documents
Currently representing a private-sector client in pursuing various arbitrations against Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and its allied agencies like National Highways Authority of India in pursuing claims arising out of consultancy services contracts
Represented clients before courts in arbitration related litigation such as proceedings for challenging the award, execution of an award, appointment of arbitrator, interim relief including stay on invocation of bank guarantee
Notable cases in this regard are listed belo

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