Authority: Calcutta High Court, Commercial Division
Order Date: 31 July 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Viom Infra Ventures Ltd (formerly Quippo Infrastructure Ltd) (petitioner) vs. A2Z Infraservices Ltd and another (respondent).
- Petition filed under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking extension of the arbitral tribunal's mandate for completion of proceedings and award publication.
- Prior court orders: 21 Jan 2021 appointed sole arbitrator; pleadings completed 12 Mar 2022; mandate extended to 12 Sep 2023; further extensions on 08 Mar 2024 (four months) and 14 Jul 2025 (one year).
- During pendency, the petitioner company was sold through an auction by the Official Liquidator and new management took over.
- Current stage: recording of respondent's evidence.
- Respondent counsel expressed no objection to further extension.
- Court observed no undue or unwarranted delay by the sole arbitrator.
Final Outcome
- The court extended the sole arbitrator's mandate for an additional one year from 31 July 2026.
- The arbitrator is directed to make reasonable endeavours to conclude the arbitral proceedings and publish the award within the extended period.
- The petition is disposed of.
Topics: Arbitration Extension, Corporate Litigation