Alstom Transport India Ltd Formerly Known As Alstom Systems India Pvt Ltd v. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation Of India Ltd

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 470/2024 & I.A. 31398/2024 ALSTOM TRANSPORT INDIA LTD FORMERLY KNOWN AS ALSTOM SYSTEMS INDIA PVT LTD ..... Petitioner Through:

Mr. Dinesh P., Mr. Siddharth Mehra and Ms. Srishti, Advs.

versus DEDICATED FREIGHT CORRIDOR CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD ..... Respondent Through:

Mr. Udit Seth and Mr. Divyanshu, Advs.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASMEET SINGH

O R D E R

% 31.05.2024 I.A. 31397/2024-EX.

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.) 470/2024 4.

This is a petition filed under Section 29A (4) and (5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 on behalf of the petitioner seeking extension of the mandate of the arbitral tribunal by 18 months. 5.

For the said reasons, issue notice.

6.

Mr. Seth, learned counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondent and has no objection to the petition.

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7.

It is stated that the delay has occurred due to the fact that there were four cases which had been consolidated and the arbitral tribunal has been endeavouring to conclude all the disputes between the parties. 8.

It is further stated that from June, 2023, parties have been trying to settle their disputes and are still attempting to settle the matter. 9.

For the said reasons, I am of the view that sufficient cause has been shown.

10.

The mandate of the arbitral tribunal is thereby extended for a period of 18 months w.e.f 30.05.2024 till 30.11.2025. 11.

Petition stands disposed of.

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