Proceedings Between Expiry Of Arbitrator's Mandate And Its Extension Are Not Void If Mandate Is Extended: Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that "proceedings between the expiry of an arbitrator's mandate and its extension by a court are not void" if the mandate is eventually extended. The court's decision provides a significant victory for the company. The ruling clarifies that a court can extend an arbitrator's mandate. This is a crucial precedent for other cases.