Milind Ramesh Phatak v. Manoj Suresh Phatak

10-CARBP-535-2025.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION IN ITS COMMERCIAL DIVISION COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION PETITION NO. 535 OF 2025 Milind Ramesh Phatak

...Petitioner

Versus

Manoj Suresh Phatak & Anr

...Respondents

Mr. Valmiky H. Narvekar, for the Petitioner.

Ms. Dhruti Datar, i/b Dipti Nikhade, for Respondent No.1. Mr. Prasad P. Kulkarni, a/w Amol Kanaki, Nakul Shukla, for Respondent No.2.

CORAM

: SOMASEKHAR SUNDARESAN, J.

DATE : JULY 21, 2025 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 April 28, 2025.

2.

Today, when the matter is called out, Learned Counsel for the parties jointly request for an extension of mandate, bearing in mind the stage at which the arbitral proceedings are placed. Digitally signed by ASHWINI JANARDAN VALLAKATI Date:

2025.07.23 19:05:40 +0530 ASHWINI JANARDAN VALLAKATI July 21, 2025 Ashwini Vallakati

10-CARBP-535-2025.doc 3.

In these circumstances, taking into account the stage at which the Arbitral proceedings are placed, this Petition is finally disposed of extending the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal until March 31, 2026.

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.] July 21, 2025 Ashwini Vallakati