Yogendra N. Thakker v. Vinay Balse And Another

909-ARBPL322-20-I.DOC Atul

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION ARBITRATION PETITION (L) NO. 322 OF 2020 Yogendra N. Thakkar

...Petitioner

Versus

Vinay Balse & Anr.

...Respondents

Mr Yogesh Gaikwad, with Ms Prevy Parekh, i/b M/s Bilawala & Co, for the Petitioners.

Mr Karshil Shah, with Ms Radhika Dhanotia, i/b Kanga & Co, for the Respondents.

CORAM:

G.S. PATEL, J.

DATED:

5th March 2020 PC:- 1.

The petition is under Section 29-A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996. Disputes arose between the parties under a Partnership Agreement. On 8th May 2017, this Court appointed a sole arbitrator to decide these disputes. He entered upon the reference to his arbitration shortly thereafter, and the matter proceeded before him.

2.

After the original arbitral mandate ended, it was extended for twelve months by mutual consent of the parties. The extended arbitral mandate ended on 3rd March 2020.

5th March 2020

909-ARBPL322-20-I.DOC 3.

The arbitral proceedings have reached the stage of cross examination of the Respondent's witness.

4.

Having regard to these circumstances and by mutual consent of the parties, I am extending the arbitral mandate until 31st December 2020 to complete the arbitral proceedings. 5.

The petition is disposed of accordingly.

(G. S. PATEL, J) 5th March 2020