Leighton India Contractors Private Limited v. Bayaweaver Limited

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 328/2024 LEIGHTON INDIA CONTRACTORS PRIVATE LIMITED ..... Petitioner Through:

Appearance not given versus BAYAWEAVER LIMITED ..... Respondent Through:

Mr. Rajat Joneja, Mr. Manmeet Singh Nagpal, Advs.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASMEET SINGH

O R D E R

% 29.04.2024 I.A. 9391/2024 1.

Exemption is granted subject to all just exceptions. 2.

The petitioner shall file legible and clearer copies of exempted documents, compliant with practice rules before the next date of hearing. 3.

The application is disposed of.

O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 328/2024 4.

This is a petition u/s 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking extension of 6 months with effect from 28.02.2024 for making an award.

5.

It is stated that it was only on account of financial reasons that the Arbitral Tribunal could not complete the arbitration proceedings. 6.

For the said reasons, I am of the view that sufficient cause has been shown for the delay for the Arbitral Tribunal to conclude the arbitration The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 03/05/2024 at 12:57:58

proceedings.

7.

Issue notice. Mr. Nagpal, learned counsel for the respondent accepts notice and has no objection if the petition is allowed. 8.

The present petition is allowed and the time for making and publishing the award is extended up to 31.12.2024 w.e.f. 28.02.2024. 9.

The petition is allowed and disposed of.

JASMEET SINGH, J APRIL 29, 2024/DM Click here to check corrigendum, if any The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 03/05/2024 at 12:57:58