Authority: High Court at Calcutta, Ordinary Original Civil Jurisdiction

Order Date: 23 June 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Vision Geo Informatics Pvt Ltd; Respondent: Stesalit Systems Ltd.
  • Petition filed under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking extension of the arbitral tribunal’s mandate for conclusion of proceedings and award publication.
  • The Court appointed a sole arbitrator on 12 Oct 2023 to adjudicate the disputes.
  • Pleadings were completed on 29 Jan 2025; the matter is presently at the claimant’s evidence stage.
  • Respondent’s counsel expressed no objection to the extension.
  • The Court observed no undue or unwarranted delay by the arbitrator.

Final Outcome

  • The mandate of the arbitral tribunal is extended for a period of eight months from 23 June 2026.
  • The sole 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, Court Order