Uttar Pradesh Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd v. Employees State Insurance Corporation Ltd

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18.08.2026

¶1The present Petition under Section 29A(4) & (5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has been filed by the Petitioner for extending the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal.

¶2Material on record indicates that an Arbitral Tribunal was constituted by this Court vide Order dated 17.08.2023 in ARB.P.228/2023. It is stated that though the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal will expire on 30.10.2026, by way of abundant caution, the parties have approached this Court seeking extension of the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal for one year, i.e. till

30.10.2027. This is a digitally signed order. 3. It is stated that evidence of both parties has been concluded and, therefore, the mandate of the Arbitrator is be extended for a period of 12 months.

¶4Learned Counsel appearing for the Respondent on advance notice states that the Respondent does not have any objection to the present Petition.

¶5In view of the facts of the present case, this Court is inclined to extend the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal till 31.07.2026, so that the award can be pronounced.

¶6The petition is disposed of, along with the pending applications, if any. SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD, J AUGUST 18, 2026 Rahul This is a digitally signed order.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010381312026 + O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 645/2026 UTTAR PRADESH RAJKIYA NIRMAN NIGAM LTD.....Petitioner Through: Mr. Rajesh Pathak, Mr. Saif Ali Khan and Ms. Tripti Yadav, Advocates for P-1 versus EMPLOYEES STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION LTD .....Respondent Through: Mr. Mahesh Srivastava, Mr. Vaibhav and Mr. Manu Srivastava, Advocates CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD