Union of India v. DSC LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 31 Mar 2025 · 2024:DHC:6342
C. Hari Shankar
O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 528/2024
2024:DHC:6342
civil petition_allowed

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The Delhi High Court granted extension of the Arbitral Tribunal's mandate under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 till 31 March 2025 with no objection from the respondent.

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O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 528/2024
HIGH COURT OF DELHI
O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 528/2024
UNION OF INDIA .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Rajesh Gogna, CGSC
WITH
Mr. Nipun Jain and Ms. Priya Singh, Advocates.
VERSUS
DSC LIMITED .....Respondent
Through: Mr. Deepak Khurana and Ms. Nishtha Wadhwa, Advs.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C. HARI SHANKAR O R D E R (ORAL)
21.08.2024
JUDGMENT

1. This is a petition under Section 29A (4) and (5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996[1], for extension of the mandate of the learned Arbitral Tribunal which was in seisin of the dispute between the parties.

2. The mandate is stated to have expired on 12 July 2024.

3. Learned Counsel for the respondent has no objection to the extension of the mandate.

4. Accordingly, the mandate of the learned Arbitral Tribunal shall stand extended till 31 March 2025. The mandate shall be treated as O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 528/2024 continuing from the date it expired.

5. The petition stands disposed of.

C. HARI SHANKAR, J