M/s.Daimler Financial Services India Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s, Lal Construction, Prop Mr.Jitendra Kumar Rai
Case brief
What is this about?
The Madras High Court considered an application under Section 29-A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to extend the Sole Arbitrator's mandate by six months. The respondents did not appear or consent, but the court granted the extension anyway, deeming the application ordered.
What did the court decide?
The mandate of the Sole Arbitrator was extended by a further period of six months from the date of receipt of the order.