M/S. Bhartia Infra Projects Ltd v. The Union of India and Anr

ORDER

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.2024

Heard Mr. R. Hussain, learned counsel for the applicant. Also heard Ms. B. Devi, learned counsel appearing for the respondent No.1 and 2. These applications have been filed for early hearing of the petition filed under Section 11 for appointment of an arbitrator. During the pendency of the Arbitration Petition No. 18/2019 and Arbitration Pet No. 41/2020, submissions were made from the bar that the question of right of waiver of an affected party under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act was considered by the Constitution Bench of the Apex Court, therefore the matter was deferred. Subsequently, the Constitution Bench having rendered by the judgment dated 08.11.2024 in Civil Appeal No. 9486-9487/2019, the arbitration petition pending can now be heard. Since the matters were not heard, these interlocutory applications have been filed praying for early hearing. Accordingly the arbitration petitions be listed on

09.12.2024 Accordingly, the Interlocutory Applications are accordingly stand allowed and disposed of.

JUDGE Comparing Assistant

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