Case Law Analysis
|Himachal Pradesh High Court
Section 29A Arbitration Act | Statutory Timelines Mandatory: HP HC Directs Arbitrator to Conclude NHAI Land Acquisition Case by 12.09.2026
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that failure to adhere to the 12-month statutory timeline under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act invalidates delays, even without a formal extension request. The court directed the arbitrator to pass the award in the NHAI land acquisition dispute by September 12, 2026, reinforcing arbitrator accountability and the binding nature of statutory deadlines for parties and tribunals alike.