Sterlite Technologies Ltd v. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 593/2024 STERLITE TECHNOLOGIES LTD .....Petitioner Through:

Mr.

Abhinav Mukherji, Sr.

Advocate with Ms. Pratishtha Vij and Ms.

Khushboo Hora, Advocates.

versus MAHANAGAR TELEPHONE NIGAM LIMITED .....Respondent Through:

Ms. Suruchi Suri, Advocate.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PRATEEK JALAN

O R D E R

% 09.08.2024 1.

This petition has been filed, under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, seeking extension of the mandate of an arbitral tribunal, which is in seisin of disputes between the parties under a Tender Notice dated 24.03.2006.

2.

The mandate of the arbitral tribunal was extended from time to time, lastly by order dated 21.07.2023 in O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 213/2023. The mandate is due to expire on 29.08.2024. 3.

I am informed that the award has been reserved by the arbitral tribunal.

4.

Ms. Suruchi Suri, learned counsel for the respondent, appears on advance notice, and states that the respondent has no objection to the relief sought.

O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 593/2024 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 13/08/2024 at 12:36:13

5.

In view of the above, and with the consent of learned counsel for the parties, the petition is allowed and the mandate of the arbitral tribunal is extended by a period of three months, with effect from 30.08.2024. 6.

The petition, alongwith the pending application, stands disposed of in these terms.

PRATEEK JALAN, J AUGUST 9, 2024 SS/ O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 593/2024 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 13/08/2024 at 12:36:13