M/S Uchit Expressways Pvt. Ltd. v. National Highways Authority Of India (Nhai)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 424/2025 M/S UCHIT EXPRESSWAYS PVT. LTD.

.....Petitioner Through:

Mr. Renu Gupta, Ms. Carina Arora, Advs.

versus NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA (NHAI) .....Respondent Through:

Mr. Prem Prakash, Mr. Parivesh Singh, Advs.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASMEET SINGH

O R D E R

% 27.05.2025 1.

This is a petition filed under Section 29A of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking extension of the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal for six months from 08.08.2025 to 31.03.2026. 2.

It is stated that the arbitral proceedings are at the stage of arguments on counter claims.

3.

Issue notice.

4.

Mr. Singh, learned counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondent and has no objection to the petition being allowed. 5.

For the reasons noted above, I am satisfied that a sufficient cause for delay has been shown. Hence, the petition is allowed and the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal is extended from 08.08.2025 upto 31.03.2026. 6.

The petition is disposed of in the aforesaid terms. JASMEET SINGH, J MAY 27, 2025 / (MS) 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 01/07/2025 at 16:31:06