A No. 1836 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 2 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 21.04.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY A No. 1836 of 2026 Ford India Private Limited Represented by its Authorized Signatory, Ms.Shailaja Singh, Having its registered office at S.P.Koil Post, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram - 603 204, Tamil Nadu. ..Applicant Vs Sarthi Wheels (India) Private Limited No.5, Matruchhaya 14,Kasturba Nagar, Opposite 57/58, Arunoday Society, Alkapuri, Baroda - 390 007. ..Respondent Application filed under Order XIV Rule 8 of O.S. Rules r/w Section 29A(5) of The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 praying to extend the time for passing the Arbitral Award in subject Arbitration Proceedings, by a further period of six months. For Applicant: Mr.Vinod Kumar For Respondent: Ms.Prita Mithra ORDER The claimant before the Arbitral Tribunal has applied for extension of the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal. 2. Learned counsel submits that the claimant's arguments were heard and that arguments of the respondent are yet to be heard. He also https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis A No. 1836 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 2 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. mmi points out that the current mandate expires on 23.04.2026. Learned counsel for the respondent has no objection to the mandate being extended. 3. Considering the current stage of the arbitral proceedings, mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal is extended by a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The application is allowed on these terms. 21.04.2026 mmi A No. 1836 of 2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis