Siddhant Shangle v. Government of NCT of Delhi Public Works Department
Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 – Section 29A – Extension of period for completing arbitration
Case brief
What is this about?
O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 189/2026 & I.A. 4832/2026, High Court of Delhi, decided 20.02.2026 by Justice Avneesh Jhingan. Petition under Section 29A of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 by Siddhant Shangle (counsel: Rahul Aggarwal) versus Government of NCT of Delhi, Public Works Department (counsel: Rachita Garg, Varsha) seeking extension of the period for concluding arbitration proceedings. Respondent had no serious objection; period extended by nine months as prayed; petition disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Extension of the time period for conclusion of the arbitration proceedings by nine months as prayed for. ¶¶13