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M/S. Vanilla Clean Power Private Limited v. M/S. Inox Green Energy Services Ltd.

Delhi HC10 Apr 2024O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.)/295/2024

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What is this about?

Petitioner sought an extension of the Sole Arbitrator's mandate under Section 29A of the Arbitration Act 1996. Respondent did not oppose. Court allowed extension for six months and ratified interim proceedings.

What did the court decide?

Mandate of the learned Sole Arbitrator extended by another 06 months with effect from 07.03.2024; steps taken during extension ratified.

M/S. Vanilla Clean Power Private Limited Vs M/S. Inox Green Energy… — Arbitration | Delhi HC (2024)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 295/2024 M/S. VANILLA CLEAN POWER PRIVATE LIMITED ..... Petitioner

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Through: Mr. Rajesh Gupta with Ms. Kritka Tuteja, Advocates.

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versus

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M/S. INOX GREEN ENERGY SERVICES LTD. ..... Respondent Through: Mr. Ajay Bharghava with Mr. Arvind Kumar Roy, Mr. Bose and Ms. Unnati, Advocates.

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANUP JAIRAM BHAMBHANI O R D E R % 10.04.2024

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I.A. 8206/2024

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Exemption granted, subject to just exceptions.

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Let requisite compliances be made within 01 week.

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Application stands disposed-of.

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O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 295/2024

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By way of the present petition filed under section 29A of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996, the petitioner seeks extension of the mandate of the learned Sole Arbitrator who is seized of the disputes between the parties.

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The record shows that the learned Sole Arbitrator was appointed vide order dated 21.09.2020 made in ARB.P. No. 395/2020; that the learned Arbitrator held the first procedural hearing on 19.12.2020; and the matter has been pending in arbitration ever since.

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After a consensual extension was granted by the parties, the mandate of the learned Sole Arbitrator was last extended by the court vide order

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O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 295/2024

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 03/07/2025 at 04:23:19

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dated 04.09.2023 made in O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) No.326/2023 for a period of 06 months, which extended mandate expired on 06.03.2024.

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Vide order dated 24.02.2024, the learned Arbitrator records that the parties are pursuing a negotiated settlement. The learned Arbitrator has also observed that in case no settlement is arrived at by end March 2024, he would proceed with the matter without any further delay.

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Issue notice.

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Mr. Ajay Bharghava, learned counsel appears on behalf of the respondent on advance copy; accepts notice; and does not oppose the prayer made in the petition.

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In view of the above, the petition is allowed, thereby extending the mandate of the learned Sole Arbitrator by another 06 months with effect from 07.03.2024; further observing that any steps taken in the arbitral proceedings in the meantime, would also stand validated and regularised.

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Petition stands disposed-of.

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Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed-of.

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ANUP JAIRAM BHAMBHANI, J

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APRIL 10, 2024 ds

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O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 295/2024

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 03/07/2025 at 04:23:19

M/S. Vanilla Clean Power Private Limited v. M/S. Inox Green Energy Services Ltd.

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