The Delhi High Court allowed a petition filed under Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration Act to extend the arbitration tribunal's mandate by 12 months, finding sufficient cause for delay due to family deaths and regularizing the period.
Mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal is extended by a period of 12 months from today.
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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASMEET SINGH O R D E R % 09.04.2025
JASMEET SINGH, J
APRIL 9, 2025/sp
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether sufficient cause was explained for the delay in appointing the arbitrator justifying an extension of the arbitrator's mandate.
Whether notice was required from the respondent before allowing the extension of the arbitrator's mandate.
Whether the extension of the arbitrator's mandate should be granted for 12 months.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
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A miscellaneous application in an arbitration matter, commonly seeking extension of the arbitral tribunal's mandate under Section 29A.
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