SPML Infra Limited v. Delhi Jal Board

Delhi High Court · 31 Jan 2025 · 2024:DHC:6070
C. Hari Shankar
O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 558/2024
2024:DHC:6070
civil petition_allowed

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The Delhi High Court granted an extension of the Arbitral Tribunal's mandate under Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing the tribunal to continue proceedings until 31 January 2025.

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OMP(Misc)(Comm) 558/2024 HIGH COURT OF DELHI
O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 558/2024
SPML INFRA LIMITED .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Abhishek Verma, Adv.
VERSUS
DELHI JAL BOARD .....Respondent
Through: Mr. Ajjay Aroraa and Mr. Vansh Luthra, Advs.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.HARI SHANKAR
JUDGMENT
(ORAL)
12.08.2024
O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 558/2024

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

2. The mandate of the learned arbitrator is stated to have expired on 31 July 2024.

3. Mr. Ajjay Aroraa, learned Counsel for the respondent has no objection.

4. Accordingly, the mandate of the learned Arbitral Tribunal shall stand extended till 31 January 2025. OMP(Misc)(Comm) 558/2024

5. The petition stands allowed in the aforesaid terms. I.A. No. 35093/2023 (exemption)

6. The application does not survive for consideration and stands disposed of.