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Supreme Court Clarifies: Only Civil Courts Can Extend Arbitral Tribunal Mandates Under Section 29A. Only the Civil Court of Original Jurisdiction Can Extend the Mandate of an Arbitral Tribunal under Section 29A: Supreme Court Settles the Law Questions of Law Referred to the Division Bench The Supreme Court in Jagdeep Chowgule v. Sheela Chowgule & Ors.  (2026 INSC 92) was called upon to resolve a significant jurisdictional controversy that had resulted in inconsistent approach

Introduction The Rajasthan High Court’s ruling in Kingsroad Handelsges M.B.H. v. Raj Grow Impex LLP (S.B. Arbitration Application No. 69 of 2022, decided on 17 October 2024) marks a significant reaffirmation of India’s pro-enforcement stance in cross-border arbitration. The judgment, concerning the enforcement of a London-seated GAFTA Appeal Award , underscores the narrow scope of judicial interference under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996  (“the Act”) and India’s

Delhi High Court Defines 90-Day Validity for Emergency Arbitration Orders Under DIAC Rules 2023 Introduction In a significant judgment that strengthens procedural clarity within institutional arbitration, the Delhi High Court in Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Himalayan Flora and Aromas Pvt. Ltd. (Arb. A. (Comm.) 54/2025, decided on 8 October 2025) examined the scope and duration of orders passed by an Emergency Arbitrator (EA) under the Delhi International Arbitration Cent