B.Pradeep v. M/S Common Man Presents

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28-11-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH B.Pradeep S/o.Bhagchand, aged about 40 years, 66/70, Palani Andavar Koil Street, Vadapalani, Chennai -600 026.

Applicant(s) Vs M/s Common Man Presents A partnership firm, represented by Mr.

B.Ganesh, Partner, No.34/24, Rajendra Street, Thiru Nagar, Valasaravakkam, Chennai - 600 087.

Also at No.15, Agathiyar Street, Krishnamachari Nagar, Valasaravakkam, Chennai - 600 087.

Respondent(s) PRAYER To extend the mandate of the Honourable Arbitral Tribunal by a period of 6 months.

For Applicant(s):

Mr.Arun C Mohan

ORDER

This application has been filed under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking for extension of the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal to complete the arbitration proceedings.

2. When the matter came up for hearing on 21.11.2025, this Court directed the learned counsel for applicant to serve notice on the counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent before the Arbitral Tribunal.

3. When the matter is listed for hearing today, it is seen that the notice has

been served and the name of the respondent has also been printed in the cause list. But there is no appearance either in person or through counsel.

4. It is brought to the notice of this Court that the arbitral proceedings are now at the stage of filing proof affidavit on the side of the claimant. In view of the same, this Court is inclined to extend the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal for a period of six months from today.

5. This application is disposed of in the above terms. 28-11-2025 ss

N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

ss 28-11-2025