Delhi HC Appoints Arbitrator In Yuvraj Singh’s Plea Against Personality Rights Violation

The Delhi High Court on Monday appointed an arbitrator to resolve 2 disputes involving cricketer Yuvraj Singh. The issues stem from allegations of personality rights violations and a disagreement over a flat sale agreement with Brilliant Etoile Private Limited.

Justice C Hari Shankar, after hearing both sides, referred the matter for arbitration at the Delhi International Arbitration Centre. The court rejected the counterarguments presented by the respondents’ counsel.

Previously, on July 9, the Delhi HC had issued a notice in response to Yuvraj Singh’s plea for the appointment of a sole arbitrator. Singh’s legal challenge involves a violation of personality rights and delays in delivering a flat.

Yuvraj Singh’s lawyer, Rizwan, argued for the appointment of a sole arbitrator to handle the disputes arising from a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) dated November 24, 2020. This MoU pertained to the promotion, endorsement, and marketing of the ‘Sky Mansion’ real estate project by the respondent.

According to the MoU, Singh was to receive Rs 1,15,00,000 against the purchase of an apartment. In December 2020, Singh booked an apartment, No. 0012 on the 23rd Floor of Tower A in Sky Mansion, based on a sample shown. An agreement to sell, dated February 5, 2021, was signed for Rs 14,10,07,671.

However, the respondents delayed the possession offer, which was eventually issued on November 10, 2023. When Singh inspected the apartment in December 2023, it reportedly did not match the sample or the agreement terms. Singh raised concerns about the delay, quality, and increased price of the apartment.

On April 27, 2024, Singh sent a legal notice seeking damages and improvements, citing delays and misrepresentations. The notice invoked the arbitration clause in the sale agreement. Despite this, the builders did not respond to the legal notice or the arbitration request and instead issued a termination letter.

Singh sought a refund with interest after the wrongful termination of the agreement. The respondents denied all allegations and refused to initiate arbitration proceedings.

Yuvraj Singh has now requested the appointment of a sole arbitrator to resolve the disputes related to the February 5, 2021, agreement and the misuse of his brand value after the MoU expired.

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