Lucknow Sitapur Expressways Limited v. National Highway Authority of India
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court order dated 24.01.2025 in O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 74/2025 (Lucknow Sitapur Expressways Limited v. National Highway Authority of India) by Subramonium Prasad, J. Petitioner sought extension of the expired mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal under Section 29A(4) and (5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996; tribunal appointed 03.12.2018, mandate last extended 04.03.2024 up to 31.12.2024. Citing Rohan Builders (India) Private Limited v. Berger Paints India Limited, 2024 SCC OnLine SC 2494 (post-expiry s. 29A applications maintainable), the Court extended the mandate by one year up to 31.12.2025 for pronouncement of the award and disposed of the petition with pending applications.
What did the court decide?
Extension of the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal for one year, up to 31.12.2025, so that the award can be pronounced; petition disposed of along with pending applications, if any.