Bright Outdoor Media Ltd v. Union Of India

2-ARBO-109-2026.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION Digitally signed by CHAITANYA ASHOK JADHAV Date:

2026.03.24 15:13:24 +0530 ARBITRATION PETITION NO. 109 OF 2026 CHAITANYA ASHOK JADHAV Bright Outdoor Media Ltd.

...Petitioner

Versus

Union Of India

...Respondent

Adv. Sumas Patel, a/w Mohammed Zain Khan i/b One Legal, for the Petitioner.

The Respondent is represented by the Advocate; however, no apperance is submitted.

CORAM

: SOMASEKHAR SUNDARESAN, J.

DATE : MARCH 17, 2026 PC :

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 January 02, 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 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 Petition is finally March 17, 2026 Chaitanya

2-ARBO-109-2026.doc disposed of extending the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal for a period of six months, i.e., until September 30, 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.] March 17, 2026 Chaitanya