Shivhare Road Lines v. Container Corporation of India Ltd

ORDER(ORAL) % 24.08.2026

¶1The present petition has been filed under Sections 29A(4) and 129A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking extension of the mandate of the learned Sole Arbitrator.

¶2It is to be noted that the learned Sole Arbitrator was appointed by this Court vide order dated 22.10.2021. However, the arbitral record, including the pleadings, remained with the erstwhile arbitrator and was made available to the present learned Sole Arbitrator only in August 2023.

¶3It is further submitted that both parties have led their evidence, the Respondent has concluded its final arguments and only rejoinder submissions by the Petitioner is remaining.

¶4Issue notice.

1 "the Act" hereinafter Signed By:PRAGYA ARORA

O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 673/2026

¶5Notice is accepted by Mr. R. K. Joshi, learned Counsel appearing for the Respondent.

¶6Learned Counsel for the Respondent submits that he has no objection to the extension of the mandate.

¶7In view of the consensus between both the parties, the mandate of the learned Sole Arbitrator is extended for a further period of six months with effect from 01.08.2026 to conclude the arbitral proceedings and render the award.

¶8The learned Sole Arbitrator shall endeavour to conclude the proceedings and render the Award within the extended period.

¶9The present petition stands disposed of in the above terms.

OM PRAKASH SHUKLA, J AUGUST 24, 2026/ss

Signed By:PRAGYA ARORA

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010395332026 + O.M.P.(MISC.)(COMM.) 673/2026 SHIVHARE ROAD LINES .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Avneesh Garg and Mr. Harsh Patel, Advs. versus CONTAINER CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD .....Respondent Through: Mr. R. K. Joshi, Adv. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE OM PRAKASH SHUKLA