Ashoka Buildcon Ltd v. Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd

7.IA.212.2026.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION INTERIM APPLICATION NO.212 OF 2026 IN ARBITRATION PETITION NO.219 OF 2023 M/s Ashoka Buildcon Ltd.

....Applicant

Versus

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd.

....Respondent Mr. Sandesh Panchal i/b. Sriraj G Menon, for Applicant. Mr. Harshad Tyagi i/b. DSK Legal, for Respondent-MSEDCL CORAM: SOMASEKHAR SUNDARESAN, J.

DATE : JANUARY 13, 2026 ORDER :

1.

This is an Application seeking an extension of mandate of the Learned Arbitral Tribunal, which expired on January 12, 2026. 2.

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

3.

In these circumstances, taking into account the stage at which the arbitral proceedings are placed, this Application is finally disposed Digitally signed by AARTI GAJANAN PALKAR Date:

2026.01.16 15:08:46 +0530 AARTI GAJANAN PALKAR JANUARY 13, 2026 Aarti Palkar

7.IA.212.2026.doc of extending the mandate of the Learned Arbitral Tribunal for a period of six months, rounding it up until July 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.] JANUARY 13, 2026 Aarti Palkar