Ssangyong Engineering And Construction Co. Ltd. v. National Highways Authority Of India

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 624/2025 SSANGYONG ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD. .....Petitioner Through:

Ms. Aarti Mahto, Mr. Shantanu Sharma, Advs.

versus NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA.....Respondent Through:

Mr. Ankur Mittal, Mr. Aviraj Pandey, Mr. Ashish Gajwani, Advs.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASMEET SINGH

O R D E R

% 11.08.2025 1.

This is a petition filed under Section 29A (4) & (5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking extension of the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal by a period of 4 months.

2.

It is stated that due to the voluminous record, the proceedings could not be completed.

3.

For the said reasons, issue notice.

4.

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

I am of the view that sufficient cause has been explained for the delay. 6.

For the said reasons, the petition is allowed and the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal is extended by a period of 4 months from today. 7.

The period from 27.07.2025 till today stands regularised. 8.

The petition is disposed of.

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