M/S Hcl Infosystems Limited v. Unique Identification Authority of India

ORDER(ORAL) % 18.08.2026

¶1The present joint petition has been filed by M/s HCL Infosystems Limited and Unique Identification Authority of India under Section 29A (4) and (5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 11996 , seeking extension of the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal for a further period of 12 months form 28.08.2026.

¶2The disputes arise out of the MSP contract dated 07.08.2012 between the parties for managed services in respect of UIDAI central identities data depository. Dispute subsequently arose regarding the performance of the contract and deduction made thereunder.

¶3The present Arbitral Tribunal comprising of Justice (Retd.) Kurian Joseph, Justice (Retd.) Anil R. Dave and Justice (Retd.) Badar Durrez Ahmed was constituted on 26.01.2020.

1 "the Act" hereinafter Signed By:PRAGYA ARORA

O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 646/2026

¶4The mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal has since been extended on four occasions including one consensual extension of six months and three extensions of twelve months granted by this Court.

¶5The present mandate expires on 28.08.2026.

¶6According to the Petitioner, the Arbitral Tribunal has substantially progressed. The evidence hearing concluded on

28.03.2025 and the proceedings are presently at the stage of final submissions.

¶7The closing submissions of Petitioner No. 1 are under way, while the closing submissions of Petitioner No. 2 are schedule to commence from 14.10.2026.

¶8Both parties jointly seek a further extension of twelve months to enable the Arbitral Tribunal to conclude the proceedings and render the final award.

¶9Having regard to the stage of the Arbitral proceedings and the fact that both parties jointly seek extension of the mandate, the present petition is allowed, the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal is extended for a further period of twelve months, reckoned from 28.08.2026 for completion of the proceedings and rendering of the final award.

¶10The petition is disposed of in the above terms.

OM PRAKASH SHUKLA, J AUGUST 18, 2026/ss

Signed By:PRAGYA ARORA

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010381332026 + O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 646/2026 & I.A. 22247/2026 M/S HCL INFOSYSTEMS LIMITED .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Akshay Sharma, Ms. Pavitra Singh, Ms. Palak Kaushal, Ms. Deeksha Pokhriyal and Mr. Arif Jamal, Ms. Shruti Srivastava, Advs. versus UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AUTHORITY OF INDIA .....Respondent Through: Adv. (appearance not given) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE OM PRAKASH SHUKLA