14-CARBP-970-2026 (OS).DOC IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION PETITION NO. 970 OF 2026 SEW and SSNR JV ...Petitioner Versus Union of India through Chief Administrative Officer, (Construction), Western Railways ...Respondent _______ Ms. Tvisha Desai a/w. Ms. Sarrah Singapurwala i/b. The Fort Circle Ms. Vaishali Choudhari for the Respondent (through VC) _______ CORAM : ARIF S. DOCTOR, J. DATE : 21st AUGUST, 2026 P.C. 1. This is a Petition filed under Section 29(A) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeking an extension of six months’ time to enable the learned Arbitral Tribunal to pass an award. There is no objection. 2. Furthermore, it is informed that the claimants have already concluded their arguments and therefore, I am satisfied that Basavraj Page|1 BASAVRAJ GURAPPA PATIL Digitally signed by BASAVRAJ GURAPPA PATIL Date: 2026.08.28 10:43:00 +0530 14-CARBP-970-2026 (OS).DOC sufficient progress has been made in the arbitration proceedings. A cause for extension even on merits has been made out. 3. The Petition is, accordingly, allowed in terms of prayer clause (a). 4. The extended period shall commence from the date on which a copy of this order is uploaded. [ARIF S. DOCTOR, J.] Basavraj Page|2