M/S Dewan Chand v. Union of India
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court, Subramonium Prasad J., 06.03.2025, O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 210/2025, I.A. 6097/2025 exemption allowed. Dewan Chand v. Union of India. Extension of arbitrator's mandate under Section 29A(4) read with Section 29A(5), Arbitration & Conciliation Act, after expiry of mandate on 28.02.2025; Sole Arbitrator appointed 24.06.2020; last extension vide order dated 06.05.2024 (28.02.2024 to 28.02.2025); matter at stage of Respondent's arguments; Respondent (Union of India) had no objection; reliance on Rohan Builders (India) Private Limited v. Berger Paints India Limited, 2024 SCC OnLine SC 2494 (maintainability of Section 29A(4) application post-expiry); mandate extended till 31.12.2025; period 28.02.2025 till order date regularised; petition disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Mandate of the Arbitrator extended till 31.12.2025; period from 28.02.2025 till the date of the order regularised; petition disposed of along with pending application(s), if any.