Bharat Broadband Network Limited v. Aksh Optifibre Ltd.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

Decided on 10th July, 2020 + O.M.P. (MISC)(COMM.)151/2020 & I.A. 5398/2020 BHARAT BROADBAND NETWORK LIMITED ...Petitioner Through:

Mr. Nikhilesh Krishnan, Adv.

versus AKSH OPTIFIBRE LTD.

....Respondent Through:

Learned counsel for the respondent (attendance not given)

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C .HARI SHANKAR O R D E R (ORAL) % 10.07.2020 (Video-Conferencing) C .HARI SHANKAR, J.

I.A. 5398/2020 Allowed, subject to all just exceptions. The application stands disposed of.

O.M.P. (MISC) (COMM)151/2020 1.

This is a petition under Section 29A(4) and (5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for extension of time available with the learned sole arbitrator, to arbitrate on the dispute between the parties and render an award.

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2.

Learned counsel for the parties are ad idem that the time granted to the learned sole arbitrator may be extended till 31st December, 2020, in the interests of justice, especially in view of the restrictions which are in place, consequent to the COVID-2019 pandemic. 3.

Accordingly, the time granted to the learned sole arbitrator, for completion of pleadings and passing of the award, stands extended till 31st December, 2020.

4.

This petition is allowed accordingly.

C. HARI SHANKAR, J.

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