Savitri Devi v. NHAI and Others
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Himachal Pradesh High Court, Shimla | Arb. Case No. 136/2026 | decided 22.07.2026 | neutral citation 2026:HHC:30455 | Justice Romesh Verma (single-judge, oral) | Petitioner: Savitri Devi (counsel Ms. Kusum Chaudhary) | Respondents: National Highway Authority of India & ors. (Mr. Bhanwar Kumar for r.no.1; Mr. Manish Thakur, Dy. A.G. for r.no.2; Ms. Priyaka for r.nos.3-7 - note: Ms. Priyanka as printed) | Petition under Section 29(4) Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 for extension of time to complete arbitration proceedings | Arbitration Reference Petition No. 72/2019 titled Dyalo Devi vs. NHAI & ors. | Arbitration Reference Case No.72/2019 | Arbitrator: Divisional Commissioner, Shimla, Camp at Solan, H.P. under Section 3 National Highways Act 1956 | land acquisition, District Solan, National Highway construction | proceedings in violation of statutory provisions; onus of timely performance on Arbitrator; delay must be bona fide and explainable; proceedings closed after pleadings as statutory award time-limit elapsed | award directed on or before 22 January 2027 | petition disposed of.