Akash Pralhad Khandelwal v. Rahul Vilas Nahata

2-ARP-4-2026.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION ARBITRATION PETITION NO. 4 OF 2026 Akash Pralhad Khandelwal & Ors

...Petitioners

Versus

Rahul Vilas Nahata & Ors

...Respondents

Mr. Tejas D. Hartalkar, for the Petitioners.

Mr. Shilpan Gaonkar, a/w R.P. Shirole, for Respondent Nos.1 & 2.

CORAM

: SOMASEKHAR SUNDARESAN, J.

DATE : February 9, 2026 ORDER :

1.

This is a Petition under Section 29-A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, seeking an extension of mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal, which expired on November 2, 2025.

2.

Today, when the matter is called out, Learned Counsel for the parties jointly request for an extension of mandate by a period of one year, bearing in mind the stage at which the arbitral proceedings are placed.

3.

In these circumstances, taking into account the stage at Digitally signed by ASHWINI JANARDAN VALLAKATI Date:

2026.02.12 18:34:44 +0530 ASHWINI JANARDAN VALLAKATI which the Arbitral proceedings are placed, this Petition is finally February 9, 2026 Ashwini Vallakati

2-ARP-4-2026.doc disposed of extending the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal for a period of one year rounded down to January 31, 2027. 4.

All actions required to be taken pursuant to this order shall be taken upon receipt of a downloaded copy as available on this Court's website.

[ SOMASEKHAR SUNDARESAN, J.] February 9, 2026 Ashwini Vallakati