Bombay High Court
Sushma Shivkumar DagaversusKumud Madhurkumar Bajaj
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISPOSED OFF
Holding
The Court extended the arbitral tribunal’s mandate by six months under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Summary
The petitioners, Sushma Shivkumar Daga and another, filed a petition under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, seeking an extension of the arbitral tribunal’s mandate. The arbitration was at the stage of final arguments and there was no objection from the respondents to a time extension. The Court observed that extending the time would best serve the substantive interests of justice. Accordingly, the Court extended the time for the arbitration proceedings by six months, directing both parties to cooperate. The petition was allowed.
Issues considered
- Whether the arbitral tribunal’s mandate may be extended under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996?
- Whether the extension of time is justified in the circumstances of the case?
Legislation cited
Subjects
- Arbitration
- Extension of time
- Section 29A
- Commercial arbitration
- High Court of Bombay
Judgment
1/2 P-1-CARBP-1040-2026.DOC
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
MOHAMMAD
MOHAMMAD AREEB
AREEB
MOHD
MOHD
AKBAR
ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION
AKBAR Date:
2026.09.18
15:49:37
+0530
IN ITS COMMERCIAL DIVISION
COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION PETITION NO. 1040 OF 2026
Sushma Shivkumar Daga & Anr. ...Petitioners
Versus
Kumud Madhurkumar Bajaj & Anr. ...Respondents
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Mr. Kiran Mohite a/w Ms. Deepika Mule for the Petitioners.
Ms. Keya Raval i/b Dhru & Co. for Respondent Nos. 1 and 2.
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CORAM : ARIF S. DOCTOR, J.
DATE : 18th SEPTEMBER, 2026
P.C.
1. Mentioned. Not on Board. Taken on Board.
2. This is the Petition filed under Section 29A of the Arbitration and
Conciliation Act, 1996, and seeks an extension of the mandate of the Arbitral
Tribunal to complete the arbitration proceedings and pass an arbitral award.
3. There is no objection to the time being extended.
4. I am informed that the arbitration proceedings are at the stage of final
arguments. In my view, the substantive interest of justice would best be served if
the time is extended. I am now extending the time for a period of six months.
5. The Tribunal shall endeavour to complete the arbitration proceedings
within a period of six months, for which purpose both parties are directed to
cooperate.
Areeb
2/2 P-1-CARBP-1040-2026.DOC
6. Accordingly, the Petition is allowed.
7. Time is extended for a period of six months from the date on which a
copy of this order is uploaded.
[ARIF S. DOCTOR, J.]
Areeb
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