R J Shah And Co Ltd v. State Of Maharashtra

Spkng-901-ARBP(L)-5178-2026 Modified.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION ARBITRATION PETITION (L) NO. 5178 OF 2026 R J Shah and Co. Ltd.

...Petitioner

Versus

State of Maharashtra

...Respondent

Mr. Gobinda C. Mohanty , for the Petitioner.

Mr. Himanshu B. Takke, AGP, for the State.

CORAM

: SOMASEKHAR SUNDARESAN, J.

DATE : FEBRUARY 20, 2026 ORDER :

1.

This is a Petition under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, seeking an extension of mandate of the Learned Arbitral Tribunal, which expired on January 31, 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 four months, bearing in mind the stage at which the arbitral proceedings are placed.

3.

In these circumstances, taking into account the stage at February 20, 2026 This order is modified/corrected pursuant to the speaking to the minutes of order dated April 2, 2026. MPBalekar

Spkng-901-ARBP(L)-5178-2026 Modified.doc which the arbitral proceedings are placed, this Petition is finally disposed of extending the mandate of the Learned Arbitral Tribunal for a period of four months, rounding it up until June 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.] February 20, 2026 This order is modified/corrected pursuant to the speaking to the minutes of order dated April 2, 2026. MPBalekar