Application for Extension of Time Cannot Be Dismissed for Citing Section 151 of CPC Instead of Section 29A of Arbitration Act: Himachal Pradesh High Court

In an important development concerning land acquisition proceedings, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has granted an extension of six months for completing the arbitration proceedings in the case between Mangal Chand and others (petitioners) and the Land Acquisition Collector (LAC), National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) (respondents). The extension was granted following the petitioners' application, seeking more time to comply with a prior order passed by the court. Case Background…