MICROMAX INFORMATICS LIMITED v. SHREE VINAYAK ENTERPRISES

Delhi High Court · 30 Apr 2024 · 2024:DHC:6238
C. HARI SHANKAR
O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 407/2024
2024:DHC:6238
other petition_allowed

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The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s request to extend the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal by six months under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 due to the respondent’s non-appearance.

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OMP (Misc)(Comm). 407/2024 HIGH COURT OF DELHI
O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 407/2024
MICROMAX INFORMATICS LIMITED .....Petitioner
Through: Ms. Nandini Sharma and Mr. Parvez Alam Khan, Advs.
VERSUS
SHREE VINAYAK ENTERPRISES .....Respondent
Through: None
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C. HARI SHANKAR
JUDGMENT
(ORAL)
16.08.2024
I.A. 29747/2024 (Exemption)

1. Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

2. The application stands disposed of. O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 407/2024

3. This is a petition under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for extension of the mandate of the learned Arbitral Tribunal, which was in seisin of the disputes between the parties and which is stated to have expired on 30 April 2024.

4. Despite notice, there is no appearance on behalf of the respondent today, though the respondent was represented on earlier OMP (Misc)(Comm). 407/2024 dates of hearing. No reply to this petition is forthcoming on record either.

5. In the circumstances, I am inclined to accept the prayer for extension of the mandate of the learned Arbitral Tribunal. Accordingly, the mandate of the learned Arbitral Tribunal shall stand extended by a period of six months reckoning from today. The mandate shall be treated to be continuing from the date when it expired.

6. The petition stands disposed of.