Extension of arbitral mandate sought under Section 29A(4). The Court, relying on Rohan Builders, held such an application is maintainable even after the period expired and extended the Arbitrator's mandate till 31.12.2025.
Mandate of the Arbitrator extended till 31.12.2025.
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PRAKASH CHAND GOYAL (HUF) .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Anuj Jain, Advocate
versus
SUNIL WALIA .....Respondent Through: None for Respondent
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD
O R D E R % 10.02.2025
O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 453/2023 Page 1 of 2
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vide Order dated 15.01.2020 in OMP (MISC.) (COMM.) No.16/2020 from 16.01.2020 till 15.04.2020. Thereafter, the COVID-19 pandemic struck in and the mandate has not been extended thereafter. The present petition has been filed way back in the year 2023 wherein notice was issued on 26.09.2023 and after that, time was sought by the Respondent to file reply on 11.10.2023. However, reply has not been filed on behalf of the Respondent.
SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD, J
FEBRUARY 10, 2025 RJ
O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 453/2023 Page 2 of 2
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the mandate of the Arbitrator could be extended under Section 29A(4) after expiry of the extended period, given the respondent's non-appearance and the arbitration being at cross-examination s
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Prakash Chand Goyal (HUF)
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As recorded by the court registry
A miscellaneous application in an arbitration matter, commonly seeking extension of the arbitral tribunal's mandate under Section 29A.
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