Jaibir Singh v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr.
Arbitration & Conciliation Act – S.29A(4) r/w S.29A(5) – Extension of arbitrator's mandate
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court, O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 225/2025, decided 12.03.2025, Subramonium Prasad, J. Jaibir Singh v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr. Extension of arbitral mandate under Section 29A(4) read with Section 29A(5), Arbitration & Conciliation Act. Disputes under agreement dated 23.12.2017; Arbitrator appointed vide Order dated 31.05.2021; mutual-consent six-month extension ended 12.11.2023; last extension by Order dated 20.11.2024 expired 19.03.2025; matter at stage of final arguments; Respondent had no objection. Citing Rohan Builders (India) Private Limited v. Berger Paints India Limited, 2024 SCC OnLine SC 2494, mandate extended till 30.10.2025; petition disposed of with pending applications; I.A. 6629/2025 (Exemption) allowed.
What did the court decide?
Mandate of the learned Arbitrator extended till 30.10.2025 to conclude the arbitration proceedings; I.A. 6629/2025 (Exemption) allowed subject to all just exceptions; petition disposed of along with pending application(s), if any.