Mr Sundeep Arora v. Delhi Transco Limited
Case brief
What is this about?
Petition under Section 29A seeking extension of arbitrator's mandate where amount involved was below two crores. Following the Supreme Court decision in Jagdeep Chowgule, the court held that power to extend mandate lies with the commercial court having original jurisdiction, set aside the rejection order, and permitted a fresh application there.
What did the court decide?
Order dated 28.11.2025 set aside; petitioner granted liberty to file an application before the commercial court under Section 29A for extension of mandate.