High Court Lacks Jurisdiction To Entertain Applications Under Section 29A For Extension Of Arbitrator's Mandate: Andhra Pradesh High Court

In a recent ruling, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, presided over by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur, Chief Justice, has addressed the issue of maintainability of applications seeking extension of the mandate of an arbitral tribunal under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Key Points from the Judgment: 1. Case Background: The case involved Sew Vizag Coal Terminal Pvt. Ltd. and others as the…