IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA Arbitration Case No. 35 of 2026 Date of decision : 02.04.2026. Rajesh Kumar ...Petitioner. Versus Ravinder Kumar Gupta ... Respondent. Coram: The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Romesh Verma, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Vivek Negi, Advocate. For the respondent Dr. Lalit K. Sharma, Advocate ______________________________________________________________ Romesh Verma, Judge (oral) The present petition has been filed by the petitioner seeking an extension of time for the completion of the arbitral proceedings for a period of six months. On the previous date of hearing, notice was issued to the respondent. Today, Dr. Lalit K. Sharma, Advocate, has put in appearance on behalf of the respondent and submits that he has instructions to state that the respondent has no objection to the extension of time. In view of the no objection of the respondent, the time for completion of the arbitral proceedings is extended by six months from today. 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? -2- 7 In view of the above, the petition stands disposed of in the aforesaid terms. (Romesh Verma) April 02, 2026 Judge (Veena)