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Disortho S.A.S (Petitioner) and The Meril Life Sciences Private Limited (Respondent) are companies incorporated in Bogota, Columbia and Gujarat, India, respectively.

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Disortho S.A.S Versus Meril Life Sciences Private Limited

Arbitration Petition No.48 of 2023

Background facts

  • Disortho S.A.S (Petitioner) and The Meril Life Sciences Private Limited (Respondent) are companies incorporated in Bogota, Columbia and Gujarat, India, respectively. The parties executed an International Exclusive Distributor Agreement, dated May 16, 2016, for the distribution of medical products in Colombia.
  • The Agreement stipulated that it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Additionally, the Agreement provided that all the matters arising as consequence of this agreement will be subject to jurisdiction of courts in Gujarat, India. The dispute settlement clause in the agreement mandates that the parties shall endeavour to resolve any disputes through conciliation in accordance with the Rules of the Arbitration and Conciliation of the Chamber of Commerce of Bogota, DC.

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