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Iworld Digital Solutions Private Limited v. Apple India Private Limited

Delhi HC16 Jan 2025O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.)/42/2025

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O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 42/2025; Section 29A (5) Arbitration & Conciliation Act; extension of mandate of Arbitrator; nine months from 31.12.2024; Apple Authorised Reseller Agreement dated 10.08.2018; appointment of Sole Arbitrator ARB. P 253/2022 Order dated 02.03.2022; prior extension Order dated 20.05.2024 upto 31.12.2024; arbitration at final arguments stage; condonation of 10-day delay in re-filing; Iworld Digital Solutions Private Limited v Apple India Private Limited; High Court of Delhi; Subramonium Prasad, J.; 16.01.2025.

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Extension of the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal for a period of nine months from 31.12.2024; delay of 10 days in re-filing condoned. ¶26

Iworld Digital Solutions Private Limited Vs Apple India Private… — Arbitration | Delhi HC (2025)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 42/2025

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IWORLD DIGITAL SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED.....Petitioner

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Through: Mr. Chaitanya Parihar and Mr. Tushar Mudgil, Advs.

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versus

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APPLE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED .....Respondent Through: Ms. Ridhima, Advocate

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CORAM:

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD

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O R D E R

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% 16.01.2025

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I.A. 960/2025 (Exemption)

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Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

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I.A. 961/2025

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This is an application on behalf of the Petitioner for condonation of delay in re-filing.

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For the reasons stated in the application, the delay of 10 days in refiling is condoned.

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The application is disposed of.

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O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 42/2025

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This is a petition under Section 29A (5) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act for extension of mandate of the Arbitrator for a period of six months for making the award.

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Material on record indicates that disputes have arisen between the

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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 24/01/2025 at 16:02:20

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parties under the Apple Authorised Reseller Agreement dated 10.08.2018 executed between the parties.

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Since disputes arose between the parties, the Petitioner approached this Court seeking appointment of an Arbitrator. It is stated that this Court vide Order dated 02.03.2022 in ARB. P 253/2022 appointed the Sole Arbitrator. This Court vide Order dated 20.05.2024 extended the mandate of the Arbitrator upto 31.12.2024. It is stated that the arbitration proceedings are at the stage of final arguments. It is stated that since the mandate of the Arbitrator has come to an end on 31.12.2024, the Petitioner has approached this Court seeking extension of mandate.

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It is stated by learned Counsel for the parties that the matter is coming up for final arguments. In view of the above, this Court is inclined to extend the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal for a period of nine months from 31.12.2024 so that the award can be passed in the matter.

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The petition is disposed of along with pending application(s), if any.

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SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD, J

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JANUARY 16, 2025 hsk

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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 24/01/2025 at 16:02:20

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