(1.) This is a petition under Sec. 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (for short, "the Act, 1996") filed at the instance of a company based in Kabul, Afghanistan and engaged in the business of providing training to desirous students in computer education, English language, information technology, etc. praying for the appointment of an arbitrator for the adjudication of disputes and claims arising from the Contract dtd. 21/3/2013 entered into between the petitioner and the respondent.
(2.) The petitioner, M/s Arif Azim Co. Ltd., is a company based in Afghanistan, having its registered office at 1st Floor, Zarnigar Hotel, Mohammed Jan Khan Watt, Kabul, Afghanistan and is engaged in the business of providing training in computer education, information technology, English language, etc.
(3.) The respondent, M/s Aptech Limited, is a company having its registered office at Aptech House, A-65, MIDC Marol, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400093, Maharashtra, India and is engaged in the business of providing training and education in information technology through its network in India and abroad.